Description
The specimen listed here is a juvenile female Xenesthis sp. “bright.” This species adds to the list of recently introduced Xenesthis. X. sp. “bright” in particular has a special look to it. The short-long hair pattern on the rump appeared to the collector as ‘boxer-cut.’ The short hairs give a velvety look to the adult female rump, a look otherwise only seen on X. sp. “light.”
X. sp. “bright,” as for Xenesthis in general, do better in higher humidity. Spiderlings in particular benefit. Although we keep spiderlings on slightly dampened substrate and limit ventilation to allow humidity to build, we use less enclosure moisture for juveniles. We sometimes use water dishes when not monitoring daily.
We use a temperature range of 68-72F, widely regarded as ‘room temperature.’ The juvenile X. sp. “bright” female listed here was raised at 72F. Hobbyists living in warmer climates may have indoor temperatures upwards of 80F in summer, which is acceptable. Attend to water loss as it occurs faster the warmer the temperature.
As a terrestrial, X. sp. “bright” is an opportunistic burrower. It will take advantage of a hide.
Photos: 1-juvenile female specimen for sale, recent molt (ArachnoEden); 2,3,4-similar juveniles (ArachnoEden); 5-adult female (breeder)
Care highlights:
- slightly dampened substrate (sds), allowed to dry somewhat
- larger enclosures: slightly dry substrate with a damp end
- elevated humidity +/- water dish support
- room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
- consider adding a hide, forest litter and plantings for enrichment
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