{"product_id":"australian-amblypygid-whip-spider-charinus-pescotti","title":"Australian Amblypygid\/ Whip Spider (Charinus pescotti)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Amblypygid \/ Whip Spider (Charinus pescotti) for Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAmblypygids, also called whip spiders or tailless whip scorpions, are among the most ancient-looking arachnids on Earth, and \u003cem\u003eCharinus pescotti\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the few found in Australia. Native to the rainforests of Far North Queensland, this small, flattened arachnid shelters under bark, rocks and leaf litter on the forest floor. It uses its long, whip-like front legs as feelers to sense its way through the dark, then snatches prey with spiny, folding front arms. It isn’t a true spider, has no venom and can’t harm you, so it’s a fascinating and very approachable invertebrate to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCharinus pescotti\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian amblypygid, Australian whip spider, tailless whip scorpion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainforests of Far North Queensland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1cm in body length, with much longer feeler legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenom:\u003c\/strong\u003e none; harmless to people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicence:\u003c\/strong\u003e not required in most states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourced with care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Australian breeders and shipped live every Monday and Tuesday (excluding NT and Tasmania).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAustralian Whip Spider Care Guide for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small enclosure with a floor of around 15x15cm suits one animal. Amblypygids can climb fairly smooth surfaces, so use a secure, ventilated lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18–26°C. Room temperature suits most homes. Avoid overheating; this is a forest-floor species that likes it mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60–80%. Keep the substrate damp and mist regularly. A moisture gradient, with one end damper than the other, lets your whip spider choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate and hides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least 3cm of moist Rainforest Substrate Mix, topped with leaf litter. Add several pieces of bark or small, lightweight wood to shelter under. Avoid heavy rocks that could shift and injure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall live insects once or twice a week, no bigger than about a quarter of the animal’s body size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuveniles: pinhead crickets, fruit flies or tiny isopods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults: small crickets or small woodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRemove uneaten food promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove mould as it appears. Otherwise the substrate only needs changing roughly once a year, or sooner if it becomes overgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended. Whip spiders are delicate and dart sideways in quick bursts when disturbed, so they can easily escape or get hurt. To move one, guide it gently into a container with a flat leaf or piece of bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian whip spider FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre whip spiders dangerous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Amblypygids have no venom and no silk, and they’re harmless to people. Despite the name, they’re neither true spiders nor scorpions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an amblypygid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ancient group of arachnids with flattened bodies, spiny grasping arms and extremely long, thin front legs used as feelers. They’re also called whip spiders or tailless whip scorpions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do Australian whip spiders live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharinus pescotti\u003c\/em\u003e lives on the rainforest floor of Far North Queensland, under bark, rocks and leaf litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do whip spiders eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall live insects, such as pinhead crickets, fruit flies and small woodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do Charinus pescotti get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 1cm in body length, making them one of the smaller amblypygids, which suits small display enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainforest Substrate Mix, Virgin Portuguese Cork Bark, Flightless Fruit Fly Culture, Springtail Cultures, Terrarium Misting Bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52816664461543,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/IMG_7002.jpg?v=1792209058","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/australian-amblypygid-whip-spider-charinus-pescotti","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}