Tapinauchenius plumipes — Fact Sheet
Tapinauchenius plumipes · Tapinauchenius plumipes
📋 At a glance
| Adult size | 12-14 cm |
| Lifespan | 3-18 years |
| Subspecies | No recognized captive-care subspecies |
| Origin | Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil |
| Activity | Nocturnal |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Legal | CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply |
🏠 Enclosure
- Secure arboreal enclosure; routine handling not recommended
- Adult minimum: about 30 x 30 x 45 cm or similar
- Use cork bark, branches, web anchors, water dish, and strong ventilation
- Plan maintenance before opening; this species is fast and escape-prone
🌡️ Temperature
- Warm zone: 23-27 °C
- Cooler area: 21-23 °C
- Night: 20-23 °C
💧 Humidity & Water
- Moderate humidity with airflow
- Water dish always available
- Lightly moisten part of the enclosure, then let surfaces dry
- Avoid sealed wet air and soaked webbing
🪳 Feeding
- Feed crickets, roaches, locusts where available, and occasional soft larvae
- Adults usually eat every 7-14 days
- Remove uneaten prey, especially near molt
🩺 Warning Signs
- Weak grip, shrinking abdomen, repeated frantic bolting, failed molts, or loss of a stable retreat