Trying to get an Id on this spider. Found in the sierras of central California. This one is almost always hanging out in good view except when I have a camera out. I have 2 of these and this one has about 3 inch diagonal leg span maybe bigger. Dug its hole very fast and buried and redesigned its home 2 times. This big one will come out of its hole and chase crickets down. It is almost always on top of the soil in my container and will only hide if you open it but then comes back up unless you have a camera for some reason. The smaller one never comes out and just stays at the edge of hole and waits for cricket to come by. The only web is mats on the ground that are like some of my ground tarantulas make.
Found at about 1 foot depth. Flat ground. Caked soil that turns to powder little to no ground litter. Sierras where it snows heavy in winter 3k+ alt. Creek about 100 feet away. Probably 20 individuals holes in a 50 foot diameter. Holes at least 1 foot apart. Communal?
Found at about 1 foot depth. Flat ground. Caked soil that turns to powder little to no ground litter. Sierras where it snows heavy in winter 3k+ alt. Creek about 100 feet away. Probably 20 individuals holes in a 50 foot diameter. Holes at least 1 foot apart. Communal?
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