{"product_id":"sun-spider","title":"Sun Spider","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSun Spider Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolifugae\u003c\/em\u003e spp. — commonly called Sun Spiders \/ Camel Spiders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adults: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e5–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e including legs\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: generally \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Terrestrial, fast-moving and active\u003cbr\u003e• Minimum adult enclosure: \u003cstrong\u003e45 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm of dry substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for burrowing\u003cbr\u003e• Add cork bark, rocks and hides\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent ventilation and a very secure lid are essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e26–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e20–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a warm and cooler area\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo UVB required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal day\/night lighting is sufficient\u003cbr\u003e• Despite the name, they do not require intense sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep \u003cstrong\u003elow: around 30–40%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Substrate should remain predominantly dry\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid constant misting or damp conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed live insects such as \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts and roaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Offer appropriately sized prey regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey to prevent stress or injury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a \u003cstrong\u003every shallow water dish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Alternatively, occasional light moisture can be provided in one small area\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid making the enclosure wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Appetite may reduce before moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a quiet, undisturbed area\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever handle during moulting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove live prey if necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDo not handle routinely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely fast and can bite if threatened\u003cbr\u003e• Use long tongs or a catch cup when moving them\u003cbr\u003e• Their powerful jaws can cause painful bites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for lethargy, inability to move normally, dehydration or injuries\u003cbr\u003e• Excessive humidity can cause serious problems\u003cbr\u003e• Correct temperature, dry conditions and good ventilation are important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey promptly\u003cbr\u003e• Remove waste and heavily soiled substrate\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the water dish clean\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid completely stripping the enclosure unnecessarily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure, escape-proof enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Deep, dry substrate\u003cbr\u003e✓ Cork bark \u0026amp; 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