Gandanameno velvet spider
a fascinating small terrestrial spider species, ideal for keepers interested in observing natural burrowing and webbing behaviours on a miniature scale. These spiders are hardy, strong hunters and make an excellent display spider when housed correctly. They love webbing up everything in their homes.
A well-ventilated terrestrial enclosure is perfect housing! (See our amazing coffin enclosure) A layer of dry substrate such as coco fibre, some decor to web up and some dry sphagnum moss is all they need.
Temperature & Humidity
• Temperature: 24°C -26°C
• Humidity: Dry conditions only
Feed appropriately sized live prey such as:
• Fruit flies
• green bottle/blue bottle flies
• Mealworms
Prey should be no larger than the spider’s body size. Feed two to three times a week, as needed.
• Spider size (0.5–1.5 cm) is approximate and may vary
Recommended enclosure
This species is best housed in a small terrestrial enclosure.