Deinopis Subrufa
She’s settling in! Wish I could post a video on here showing her how she catches a cricket.
Do they live long at all? I’ve my suspicions that this female is gravid.
Up to two years, sometimes more in captivity.
In the wild 12-18 months.
She probs is gravid, see how you go I can source a male if you ever needed, they will also lay infertile eggs like the dickens too, even if there hasn't been a mating.
 
Up to two years, sometimes more in captivity.
In the wild 12-18 months.
She probs is gravid, see how you go I can source a male if you ever needed, they will also lay infertile eggs like the dickens too, even if there hasn't been a mating.
Very interesting! Thanks for that info. I will certainly let you know if/when I need a male. Just currently very fascinated with their hunting techniques and their huge eyes!
 
Very interesting! Thanks for that info. I will certainly let you know if/when I need a male. Just currently very fascinated with their hunting techniques and their huge eyes!
Their eyes are so sensitive their body will digest their retinas every morning and regrow them every night, so weird.
 
You said "Wish I could post a video on here showing her how she catches a cricket." I can offer
Common Net-casting Spider (Deinopis subrufa) fighting with a Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae):
 
Their eyes are so sensitive their body will digest their retinas every morning and regrow them every night, so weird.
Here a few close-up pictures of the eyes:



 

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