ood beginner wolf spider species?

[pentapede]

I would like to keep wolf spiders and was wondering if anyone would be willing to suggest a specise, and provid me with some basic care information. thanks in advance

 

[Tbone192]

Any local wolf spider species should do the trick. If it's local you don't need to worry about temp and humidity as much which already makes it pretty easy to care for. Small water dish, plenty of cover, doesn't need as much sub as T's. Make sure the enclosure is big enough for your spider, wolfies like to wander around. 4-5 times their length should be good and width maybe 2-3.5 times their length, just as a general rule for wolf spiders. Making it too big will be fine, but it will make feeding and maintenance a bit more difficult. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Any local wolf spider species should do the trick. If it's local you don't need to worry about temp and humidity as much which already makes it pretty easy to care for. Small water dish, plenty of cover, doesn't need as much sub as T's. Make sure the enclosure is big enough for your spider, wolfies like to wander around. 4-5 times their length should be good and width maybe 2-3.5 times their length, just as a general rule for wolf spiders. Making it too big will be fine, but it will make feeding and maintenance a bit more difficult. Good luck and keep us updated.

Depends were you live I never see wolf spiders anymore here . And the larger variety only lives in the country. Easier to buy them online , for op personally with prices I’d get a tarantula too. If site sells both wolfs don’t live long . Last wolf I caught only lived a few months . Caught as adult .

 

[pentapede]

all the wolf spiders in my area are rustic wolf spiders.

 

[pentapede]

Here is the enclosure (I just went outside and caught a female rustic wolf).

 

[pentapede]

I forgot to ad that her name is August.

 

[darkness975]

Most Lycosidae are pretty interchangeable with care.

 

[Tbone192]

Here is the enclosure (I just went outside and caught a female rustic wolf).

You could add some more raised plant cover if you wanted to really ball out on your new friend. Fake terrarium plants work great but whatever fits the budget.

 

[pentapede]

I think I will add some more plants. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[pentapede]

So i just went overboard and bought a 2.5 gallon fish tank as her new setup...

 

[pentapede]

once it is complete I will post pictures.

 

[pentapede]

I just got the new plants, and new setup.

 

[darkness975]

I just got the new plants, and new setup.

Too much room is rarely an issue.

 

[pentapede]

I just fed her a pinhead and she absolutely destroyed it!! I did not get to see the takedown though.

 

[aaarg]

in my experience wolf spiders are good at grabbing prey before you get a chance to see the takedown lol

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

in my experience wolf spiders are good at grabbing prey before you get a chance to see the takedown lol

Yeah I can’t find them here unless I dig in the garden and there too small to keep , they are hunting masters .

 

[Brewser]

I forgot to ad that her name is August.

Congrats and best wishes to you both.
Curious... Why the Name August ?

 

[pentapede]

Because that’s the maximum month she might live to.