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Camel Spider
AdvancedGaleodes sp.
A fast desert predator belonging to its own order (Solifugae), neither spider nor scorpion. It lacks venom but has powerful chelicerae that can deliver a strong pinch; very fast and notoriously difficult to keep.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
28〜35℃
Lifespan
About 1 year in the wild; often only weeks to months in captivity
Size
Body 3-7 cm depending on species
Humidity
20〜40%
Diet
Crickets, mealworms and other insects, eaten voraciously.
About
Galeodes sp., the camel spider, is a fast desert predator from the arid regions of the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. Neither spider nor scorpion, it belongs to its own order, Solifugae. Measuring 3–7cm depending on species, it lacks venom but has powerful chelicerae that can deliver a strong pinch. It has a voracious appetite for crickets and mealworms and prefers hot, dry conditions (28–35°C, 20–40% humidity). Extremely fast and notoriously difficult to keep, it often survives only weeks to months in captivity, making it an advanced-only species.
Basic Info
Origin
Arid regions of the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa
Lifespan
About 1 year in the wild; often only weeks to months in captivity
Size
Body 3-7 cm depending on species
Temperature
28〜35℃
Humidity
20〜40%
Diet
Crickets, mealworms and other insects, eaten voraciously.
Care Guide
Habitat
Deep dry sandy substrate for burrowing, ample floor space and a securely closing lid.
Temp & Humidity
References & Sources
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