Stygnomma sp. "Big Pine Key, FL" (Dwarf Red Harvestman)

Stygnomma sp. "Big Pine Key, FL"

(Dwarf Red Harvestman)

The Dwarf Red Harvestman  It starts off life rocking a faint orange color, which eventually darkens to red at adulthood. All life stages possess a formidable pair of pedipalps, which they use to seize and dispatch their tiny prey. This species was found on Florida's Big Pine Key and its exact identity is still being researched.

Adult Size - 

Body: Male (4 mm), Female (4 mm) 

Leg span: Male (12 mm), Female (12 mm)

Climbing Ability - None

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

S.sp. "Big Pine Key, FL" aren't large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Not necessary

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Substrate

S.sp. "Big Pine Key, FL" aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

S.sp. "Big Pine Key, FL" should mainly be fed tiny live prey, such as springtails, but will munch on proteinaceous pet foods and fruits as well. Cannibalism/bullying may occur without sufficient offerings of live prey.

Type - Live bugs, proteinaceous pet foods, and fruits

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Temperature

S.sp. "Big Pine Key, FL" can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 85 F