Avondale Spider (Delena cancerides Walckenaer)

[SkyeSpider]

I was just watching Arachnophobia tonight, and went looking for the spiders used in the movie. They're Avondale spiders, and are actually pretty easy to work with, according to the information I've read.

What I'm really curious about, is if they're available in the pet trade (in the US). I'd love to own a few. They're very endearing.

Here's a page I found with some info: http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biodiversity/invertebratesprog/spiders/avondale.asp

 

[cacoseraph]

that particular species probably isn't in the trade, as AU/ NZ things are quite rare

but there are a number of hobby huntsmen, some of which are quite tractable

also, a lot of ppl have some variety of huntsmen locally that might be willing to trade some

Olios species, all over united states

 

[P. Novak]

when you say " all over the USA" do you mean California too, around where i live? or...

 

[kahoy]

spider with six legs?

 

[SkyeSpider]

spider with six legs?

I was wondering the same thing


I'm honestly looking for this exact species because they're said to be very docile, and can live in colonies. If I wanted any huntsman, I could go catch some in our attic easily.

I'm pretty sure that since they're used in movies here, they should be available somehow.

 

[lucanidae]

How much do you think people would be willing to pay for D. canceridies?

 

[Scorpendra]

odd.....the one in that pic doesn't look like it has any leg stumps. i'd get a hunstsman, but (besides my arachnophobic family) their lifespands are very short.

 

[lucanidae]

Our hunstsman live two or more years, not too bad for a true spider.

 

[Fierce Deity]

They usually have 8 legs. Look at the pics from the link in post #1.

 

[kahoy]

sell it(six legged spider) for 1million dollar or do an auction, hehehehe
if that sixlegged spider got no stumps and realy six well, it really costs a lot.
ats a lot weird that a scorpion w/o pincers

 

[Libertykeeper]

I am gathering form the posts and the link above that trying to purchase any Avondales from New Zealand would be a fruitless pursuit...am I correct in assuming this?

 

[hamfoto]

How much do you think people would be willing to pay for D. canceridies?

I wouldn't doubt that people would pay a good price for them...because of the rarity!
maybe others would have a better idea...but $40- $50 or maybe even higher...

It would be fun to get these here in US and get them captive breeding...

Cornell is studying these, correct? thinking about selling some?

PM me if so,

Thanks,
Chris

 

[SkyeSpider]

I still say that if they're being used in US made movies, they HAVE to be available in the US to some extent. Also, the fact they can live communally leans towards them being easy to breed.

I'd really like to give it a shot