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Eresus elhennawyi is a striking species of velvet spider belonging to the family Eresidae.
Key Characteristics
• Origin: Found in dry, sandy regions of North-Western Africa (including Morocco and Algeria) as well as parts of Southern Europe (such as Italy).
• Appearance: Features a compact body (typically measuring about 1/4" to 1/3" as juveniles/small specimens and up to 8.5–20 mm as adults) with a distinctive velvety texture. Males display a bright orange-to-red prosoma with contrasting black-and-white patterns, mimicking velvet ants.
• Behavior: Reclusive, terrestrial, and non-aggressive. They spend their lives inside low-to-the-ground silk web fortresses or burrows rather than actively hunting.
Basic Care Guide (Terrarium)
• Environment: Keep the enclosure bone dry. High humidity and excess moisture are the primary causes of death for this species.
• Substrate: Dry sphagnum moss, dry sand, or arid soil mixes work best. Add small twigs, bark, or leaf litter for webbing. Do not use tall enclosures.
• Hydration & Diet: They do not need a water dish or heavy misting; they receive adequate moisture from their prey. Feed small prey items such as fruit flies (for slings) or small roaches and cricket parts every couple of weeks.
• Handling: Best viewed as display animals rather than handling pets due to their fragile legs and stress-prone nature.















