🕷 Hogna maderiana Care Sheet (Madeira Wolf Spider) I3/4+
Origin: Endemic to Madeira, PortugalSize: Adults reach ~2–2.5 inch leg spanLifespan: 2–3 years (females typically live longer)Temperament: Active, fast, not a display pet — but fascinating hunters
 
Enclosure
Terrestrial setup, secure lid
Substrate: sand/soil mix, 5–8 cm depth
Add rocks, bark, and hides for cover
Climate
Temp: 20–26 °C (room temp works well)
Humidity: 50–70% (light misting, never waterlogged)
Provide a shallow water dish or droplets
Feeding
Diet: small locusts, crickets, roaches, mealworms, or similar live insects
Feed every 3–5 days (spiderlings more often)
Remove uneaten prey after 24 hrs
Notes
No web for hunting — they stalk and ambush prey
Easy to keep if enclosure is secure
Colouration varies (grey/brown body, orange-tinged legs)