Hogna maderiana is a fascinating wolf spider for experienced keepers. It impresses with its size, hunting behaviour and robustness, ideal for lovers of active species.
Origin: Madeira (Portugal)
Habitat: Rocky and sandy soils, often in dry, warm areas
Way of life: Ground dweller, nocturnal
General information
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Body length: up to approx. 3 cm
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Leg span: up to approx. 8 cm
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Life expectancy: 2-3 years
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Behaviour: calm, but very fast; not a group animal
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Venom: not medically relevant, but bite can be painful
Terrarium
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Size: at least 20 × 20 × 20 cm (single animal husbandry)
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Substrate: diggable (e.g. coconut fibre humus, natural humus mixed with sand), at least 10 cm deep
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Hiding places: Cork tubes, pieces of bark, stones
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Temperature: 22-26 °C during the day, slightly cooler at night
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Humidity: 60-70 %
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Lighting: no special lighting required - crepuscular
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Water: Shallow dish with fresh water
Important: Use an escape-proof terrarium as the animals are fast and agile.
Feeding
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Food: crickets, crickets, cockroaches and other suitable insects
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Young animals: 1-2× per week
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Adult animals: approx. 1× per week
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No feeding during moulting
Notes
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For observation only - no handling recommended.
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Do not keep in groups (can lead to cannibalism).
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Quiet location without strong vibrations.
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Escape protection is mandatory.
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