Description
This spider ranges from medium to large, and they are sexually dimorphic. The dorsum of males is predominantly reddish brown with prominent brightly colored hairs lines and patches. Short, thick hair covering the body is distinctly dotted with long, orange hairs. There is a distinct red line with red hairs surrounding it on the back part of the body. The legs are patternless, and the pedipalps are black. The dorsum colouring of females can range from grey to reddish brown, however they are otherwise similar to males. The pedipalps are black. Their legs are annulated with dark dots on bright parts.
Distribution
Singapore, Sumatra, West Malaysia, and potentially southern Thailand are home to the Heteropoda davidbowie.
Habitat
Adults are frequently spotted on tree bark. Juveniles have been discovered on shrub leaves and leaf litter.
Behavior
Although there is currently very little knowledge on the social behavior of the species, it is believed that these spiders are solitary animals who prefer to live alone. These spiders gather during the mating season.
Keeping as Pet
Keep these spiders in a safe environment and handle them gently. Before keeping them, it’s important to consider a number of factors, including their environment, eating habits, behavior, and much more. The H. davidbowie spider is a carnivore that predominantly feeds on small invertebrates including frogs, small lizards, and butterflies as well as insects like grasshoppers and butterflies. The animal’s venom is used to paralyses and then kill its prey. Kids should also never handle these spiders because their venom can result in headaches, nausea, swelling, pain, and other negative effects. The fact that these spiders typically pass away relatively young if sufficient care is not given to them is well established.
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