Description
The Fufius lanicius, commonly known as the Gold Digger Trapdoor Spider or Golden Waferlid Trapdoor Spider, is a fascinating mygalomorph species native to Bolivia. This remarkable spider displays beautiful golden-brown coloration and exhibits one of nature's most ingenious hunting strategies – constructing a silk-lined burrow with a hinged trapdoor that it uses to ambush unsuspecting prey. Known for its impressive engineering abilities, hardy nature, and unique behavior, this species is highly sought after by experienced invertebrate keepers who appreciate rare and fascinating mygalomorphs.
Why Choose Fufius lanicius?
- Golden Coloration: Beautiful golden-brown tones create an attractive appearance
- Trapdoor Engineering: Constructs elaborate silk-lined burrows with hinged trapdoor lids for ambush hunting
- Fascinating Behavior: Watch as it detects vibrations and explosively strikes prey from its hidden burrow
- Hardy Species: Adaptable and relatively easy to care for once established
- Long-Lived: Females can live 10-20+ years, making this a long-term companion
Natural Habitat & Behavior
In their native Bolivian habitats, Fufius lanicius inhabit arid and semi-arid regions where they construct deep, silk-lined burrows in sandy or clay-rich soil. The spider creates a perfectly camouflaged trapdoor from silk and soil particles that fits precisely into the burrow entrance. They spend most of their time hidden in their burrow, detecting prey vibrations through silk trip lines radiating from the entrance. When prey approaches, they explosively burst from the burrow to capture it with lightning speed. This species is generally docile and reluctant to bite, preferring to retreat into their burrow when disturbed.
Care Requirements
- Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with at least 6-8 inches of compact substrate (clay/sand mix) for deep burrowing; provide adequate floor space
- Temperature: 70-80°F with slight nighttime drop acceptable
- Humidity: 60-70% with good ventilation; keep substrate slightly moist in lower layers, drier on surface
- Feeding: Crickets, roaches, or appropriately sized insects once or twice weekly; place prey near burrow entrance
- Experience Level: Intermediate due to specific substrate requirements and burrowing behavior
What's Included
Your Fufius lanicius arrives healthy and ready to thrive, backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Each specimen is carefully packaged with premium insulation and temperature control (heat or cold packs as needed) to ensure safe transit regardless of weather conditions. Comprehensive care instructions are included with every order to help you provide the best environment for your new trapdoor spider.
Ethical Sourcing & Quality Guarantee
We partner exclusively with responsible captive breeders and ethical collectors who prioritize animal welfare and sustainable practices. Every specimen undergoes thorough health inspection before shipping. Your satisfaction and the well-being of our animals are our highest priorities.
Add this fascinating Bolivian mygalomorph to your collection today and experience the captivating engineering of the Gold Digger Trapdoor Spider!
