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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 1–1.5 inches body
- Temperament
- Calm and methodical — rewarding to watch as it constructs intricate webs across its enclosure.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Hogna carolinensis
- Common Name
- Giant Desert Wolf Spider
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Origin
- North America
- 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
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.
Listing details
These are field collected individuals
Hogna carolinensis, commonly known as the Carolina wolf spider, is found across North America. It is the largest of the wolf spiders in North America, typically measuring at 18–20 mm for males and 22–35 mm for females.
Pic by Jenn Rose
Care guidance
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.