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WC: Wild caught
Collected from the wild and settled in at Big Z's before it ships. Many species, adults especially, are rarely bred in captivity.
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About this Fella
Red Leg Vinegaroon for sale from Big Z's (Typopeltis sp.). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Red walking legs beneath a glossy dark body.
The Red Leg Vinegaroon (Typopeltis sp.) has heavy pedipalps at the front, long feeler-like forelegs, and a thin, whip-like tail. The red walking legs stand out beneath the darker body, giving this form a different look from an all-dark arachnid. These are offered at a 1-2 inch leg span, under the genus name because the exact species is not confirmed.
Spice Level 3: Intermediate. Our care approach follows related vinegaroons: cohesive, diggable soil under secured cork, a lightly damp lower refuge, open ventilation, and a shallow water dish. House individually and leave sealed retreats intact. Offer manageable prey and remove anything refused. Transfer with a cup, never by the legs or tail, and keep your face away from defensive spray. The Big Z's care guide explains the sheltered setup and how to manage feeding without digging the animal out.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
- Lane
- Spice 3 · Intermediate
- Source
- WC: wild caught.
Red Leg Vinegaroon (Typopeltis sp.)
Invertebrate
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$39.991-2" leg span (Juvenile/Subadult) WC selected
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The quick read on this fella
- Venom
- No venom
- Sprays acetic acid defense
- Type
- Fossorial
- Burrower
- Climate
- Steady room temp · 70-80%
- Damp lower layer, dry ventilation, dish
- Feeding
- Crickets/roaches sized to the animal
- Adjust to condition
- Housing
- Solo only
- Water
- Shallow accessible dish
From our Thai Red Leg Vinegaroon care guide. Read the full guide
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About this Fella Big Z's notes
Red Leg Vinegaroon for sale from Big Z's (Typopeltis sp.). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Red walking legs beneath a glossy dark body.
The Red Leg Vinegaroon (Typopeltis sp.) has heavy pedipalps at the front, long feeler-like forelegs, and a thin, whip-like tail. The red walking legs stand out beneath the darker body, giving this form a different look from an all-dark arachnid. These are offered at a 1-2 inch leg span, under the genus name because the exact species is not confirmed.
Spice Level 3: Intermediate. Our care approach follows related vinegaroons: cohesive, diggable soil under secured cork, a lightly damp lower refuge, open ventilation, and a shallow water dish. House individually and leave sealed retreats intact. Offer manageable prey and remove anything refused. Transfer with a cup, never by the legs or tail, and keep your face away from defensive spray. The Big Z's care guide explains the sheltered setup and how to manage feeding without digging the animal out.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
- Lane
- Spice 3 · Intermediate
- Source
- WC: wild caught.
What ships with this order Care + shipping
- A free care guide for this species
- A heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for it
- Tracking and an arrival window before it ships
- Message Big Z about your animal for as long as you keep it
Care guideSpice 3 · Intermediate
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Thai Red Leg Vinegaroon
Typopeltis sp. · Spice 3: Intermediate. Burrow Buddy, only if its depth and floor area allow a full retreat and movement space; otherwise use a deeper custom enclosure.
Typopeltis sp.
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Thai Red Leg Vinegaroon
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A red-legged Asian vinegaroon sold under its trade name: no venom, no sting, just a vinegar spray. Give it a soil burrow with a damp lower layer, supported cork, and a water dish. House alone, and leave closed retreats undisturbed.
Group: Spiders & Other InvertsDifficulty: Spice 3: IntermediateSetup: Terrestrial burrower, deep soil, supported corkHandling: Transfers only, don't grab legs or tail
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Care Snapshot
| Temp | Steady room temp; avoid sun and heat |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80%: damp lower layer, dry ventilation, dish |
| Setup | Terrestrial burrower, deep soil, supported cork |
| Substrate | Deep cohesive soil, chamber under secured cork |
| Feeding | Crickets/roaches sized to the animal, adjust to condition |
| Handling | Transfers only, don't grab legs or tail |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Recommended Big Z's Setup
- Burrow Buddy, only if its depth and floor area allow a full retreat and movement space; otherwise use a deeper custom enclosure.
Critical Notes
- Keep face and eyes away from its defensive spray; this is a standard vinegaroon precaution.
- Don't grab the legs, tail, or pincers during a transfer.
- Support the cork so digging can't make it collapse.
- Never pour water into an occupied chamber, and never leave live prey with a molting animal.
Care Basics
- House it alone, as a precaution.
- Use a secure lid and check every ventilation gap.
- Give it firm burrowing soil and stable cover.
- Keep a damp refuge, ventilation, and accessible water.
- Offer prey sized to the animal and remove leftovers.
- Leave sealed retreats and molting animals undisturbed.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Smaller animals need smaller, manageable portions; trade size alone doesn't mean maturity.
- If food is refused, remove it and reassess the enclosure without digging the animal out.
- Wait for the body to harden and normal activity to resume after a molt before assuming a fixed schedule.
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Typopeltis sp.
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Thai Red Leg Vinegaroon: Advanced Care Guide
Keeper Snapshot: A red-legged Asian vinegaroon sold under its trade name: no venom, no sting, just a vinegar spray. Give it a soil burrow with a damp lower layer, supported cork, and a water dish. House alone, and leave closed retreats undisturbed.
Group: Spiders & Other InvertsDifficulty: Spice 3: IntermediateSetup: Terrestrial burrower, deep soil, supported corkHandling: Transfers only, don't grab legs or tail
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Snapshot
| Temperature | Steady room temp; avoid sun and heat |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-80%: damp lower layer, dry ventilation, dish |
| Setup Type | Terrestrial burrower, deep soil, supported cork |
| Substrate | Deep cohesive soil, chamber under secured cork |
| Feeding | Crickets/roaches sized to the animal, adjust to condition |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 3: Intermediate |
| Handling | Transfers only, don't grab legs or tail |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Enclosure Format / Size Class
- Juveniles: secure container with full burrowing space and no gaps to escape through.
- Adults: deep enclosure with room for a full chamber, surface movement, and water access.
Warnings First
- Keep face and eyes away from its defensive spray; this is a standard vinegaroon precaution.
- Don't grab the legs, tail, or pincers during a transfer.
- Support the cork so digging can't make it collapse.
- Never pour water into an occupied chamber, and never leave live prey with a molting animal.
Simple Care
- House it alone, as a precaution.
- Use a secure lid and check every ventilation gap.
- Give it firm burrowing soil and stable cover.
- Keep a damp refuge, ventilation, and accessible water.
- Offer prey sized to the animal and remove leftovers.
- Leave sealed retreats and molting animals undisturbed.
Advanced Keeper Notes
Enclosure & Microclimate
- Use cohesive, diggable soil that holds a chamber shape under secure cover.
- Give it space above and below the substrate for movement and a complete retreat; a shallow decorative layer isn't enough.
- Keep water at an unoccupied edge, and don't dismantle a closed chamber; damp underground refuges matter for molting and reproduction.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Smaller animals need smaller, manageable portions; trade size alone doesn't mean maturity.
- If food is refused, remove it and reassess the enclosure without digging the animal out.
- Wait for the body to harden and normal activity to resume after a molt before assuming a fixed schedule.
Possible Origin / Range
- Likely native range: Traded as a Thai form; exact species and origin aren't known, so no specific native range is given.
- Habitat translation: A protected soil chamber under stable cover, with a damp lower layer, ventilation, and a water dish: the standard setup for vinegaroons of this general type.
Advanced Keeper Details
- Don't borrow another vinegaroon's winter schedule, lifespan, or adult size for this unidentified form.
- Get professional help for an injury or ongoing loss of condition; keep maintenance gentle and hands-off.
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