{"product_id":"flat-scorpion-spider-trochanteriidae-sp","title":"Flat Scorpion Spider (Trochanteriidae sp.)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Scorpion Spider (Trochanteriidae sp.) for Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeet one of Australia’s most unusual spiders. Trochanteriid flat spiders have bodies so flattened they can slip into the thinnest gaps under bark, with wide-set legs that splay out to the sides like a crab’s. By day they hide pressed flat beneath bark and stones. At night they emerge as lightning-fast hunters. They’re harmless to people, easy to care for and fascinating to watch.\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\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trochanteriidae (flat spiders)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e body about 1–2cm, with a wide leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience level:\u003c\/strong\u003e beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e nocturnal, hiding under bark by day\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 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFlat Scorpion Spider Care Guide for Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA low enclosure around 20x15x15cm suits one spider. Floor space matters more than height. Use a secure, well-fitted lid, as flat spiders can squeeze through very small gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the most important part of the setup. Layer several flat pieces of cork bark close together, leaving narrow gaps for your spider to wedge into, just as it would under tree bark in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20–26°C. Room temperature suits most homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMist one corner lightly every few days, and keep good ventilation so the enclosure doesn’t stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thin layer of Dry or Wet Sclerophyll Substrate Mix, with leaf litter on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall crickets, fruit flies or small woodies every few days. Remove uneaten food after 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlat spiders are extremely fast, so they’re best kept as a display animal rather than handled. Move them with a cup or a flat piece of bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat spider FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre flat spiders dangerous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They’re not considered dangerous to people. Like most spiders they can bite if handled roughly, but they’d much rather run and hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are they called flat spiders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir bodies are extremely flattened so they can live in the narrow gaps under bark and stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do flat spiders eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall live insects, such as small crickets, fruit flies and woodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Portuguese Cork Bark, Glass Insect Enclosure w\/ Mesh Lid, Flightless Fruit Fly Culture, Dry Sclerophyll Substrate Mix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817355473127,"sku":"Flat Scorpion Spider (Trochanteriidae sp.)","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/Hemicloea_ZZ420_D5786.jpg?v=1792209682","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/flat-scorpion-spider-trochanteriidae-sp","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}