Cave spider / Whip spider

SPECIES  Stygophrynus dammermani + Hypoctonus rangunensis

ORIGIN   Indonesia / Thailand

FRAME   15.5x28.5xD5cm Made from recycled products.

DESCRIPTION   AKA Cave Spider. Stygophrynus dammermani from the family Charontidae . This black amblypygid is found in cave ecosystems throughout South East Asia.

AKA Whip scorpion or vinegaroons Hypoctonus rangunensis  are from the family Thelyphonidae. When threatened they emit a liquid which contains acetic acid ( which has a vinegar smell ). They have a similar appearance to scorpions but are nonpoisonous. They range in size up to 85mm and mainly feed on small insects including worms, cockroaches and crickets. They are mainly found in rotting logs and prefer dark humid underground burrows. They do not use their tail as a defense mechanism rather it is a sensory device to aid in navigation - like whiskers.