Golden Huntsman Spider Captive Bred Spiderling
$7.00
Description
The Olios giganteus Golden Huntsman Spider is one of the largest US spiders. Like jumping spiders, they are not big webbers and rely on a wonderful sense of vision and also agility to capture their prey.
We are offering these cheaply because they are not well known and we want the word to get out about how great they are. If you’re new to spiders and working to conquer your fear, this is the next level. They move quickly but there is something in the way they look that is endearing and will help to tip your fear of spiders into a growing fascination.
New captive-bred spiderlings available now, unsexed, and currently feeding on flies. Hatch date was early January 2026 and we will be listing them in the 2nd half of the month after we ensure they are stable and feeding. $7 each. Legspan about 1/2 inch. These are the only spiders that we will sell pretty much right out of the sac, at first instar and it’s because when they come out of the sac, right away they are way better feeders than any tarantula or jumping spider! If tarantula people are the dog people of the spider hobby, and jumping spider people are the cat people, the golden huntsman is the catdog alternative. In my opinion, these are the third great spider group, along with those two and not before, and not after.
As adults, they are golden and fuzzy, bulky and with a legspan that reaches an impressive 2.5 inches. They are disinclined to bite and likely not very venomous, though individual reactions to bites may vary. I’ve handled many and seen others handle them and haven’t ever even seen them strike at a person though one person mentioned having been bitten, once.
They are wonderful climbers and like to sequester themselves away in a dark corner by day. At night they emerge to hunt and feed, although they will actively pursue their prey by day too.
(photo is of adult female)
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Additional information
| Weight | .15 lbs |
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Eduardo (verified owner) –
Peter was not kidding when he said, “ they feed on fruit flies right out of the sac…” The sling arrived very active, and upon throwing in some flies, the spider pounced onto the nearest one! So far so good!