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Hogna carolinensis- female- Giant Desert Wolf Spider

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Hogna carolinensis- female- Giant Desert Wolf Spider

UNSEXED
  • $39.99
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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Hogna carolinensis
Common Name
Giant Desert Wolf Spider
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Temperament
Calm and methodical — rewarding to watch as it constructs intricate webs across its enclosure.
Adult Size
1–1.5 inches body
Growth Rate
Fast
Origin
North America
Keeper Level
Intermediate
Habitat
Grassland / Desert / Forest edges
Display Appeal
Medium

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: North America
Adult size: 1–1.5 inches body
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial — grassland / desert / forest edges
Display appeal: Medium

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 70–82°F and 40–60% humidity. Provide dry substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Hogna carolinensis — commonly known as the Giant Desert Wolf Spider — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning North America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 1–1.5 inches body, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F with 40–60% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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