Latrodectus hesperus- Western Black Widow- Female

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Latrodectus hesperus
Common Name: Western Black Widow
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Web-dwelling (Theridiid cobweb)
Temperament: Iconic and instantly recognizable. A display-only species with markings that make it one of the most talked-about in the hobby.
Adult Size: ~1.5 inch leg span (female)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Origin: Western North America (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and adjacent states)
Keeper Level: Advanced
Habitat: Scrubland, desert margins, urban environments, sheltered ground-level spaces
Display Appeal: High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: North America

Adult size: 1.5 inches body

Keeper level: Advanced

Terrestrial — disturbed habitat / woodpiles / rock piles

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 70–82°F and 40–60% humidity. Provide small enclosure with web anchor 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

Latrodectus hesperus — commonly known as the Western Black Widow — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning North America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 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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