Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" This species is known for

This species is known for its prolific breeding and ease of cultivation

Unlike many New World tarantulas

though larger specimens may occasionally be offered small amounts of water

It produces very little silk

active hunting behavior

Eresus walckenaeri (Walckenaer's ladybird spider) Size:0.125" This species is known forSpecies Overview Eresus walckenaeri, commonly known as Walckenaers ladybird spider, is a species of velvet spider native to the eastern Mediterranean region. Mature males display the striking black and red coloration characteristic of many Eresus species, while females are typically dark gray to black and may exhibit an orange or yellow ring around the abdomen. Among velvet spiders in captivity, Eresus walckenaeri is one of the most popular species