Black Camel Spider - Egypt (Rhagodes sp.) - 1-2.5 in

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Not a spider, not a scorpion, and faster than bothRhagodes sp., the Black Camel Spider, is a solifuge straight out of the Egyptian desert, and it belongs to its own ancient order o f arachnid, neither spider nor scorpion. Everything about this 1 to 2.5 inch animal is built around raw speed: huge scissoring chelicerae up front, a high-revving metabolism, and a sprint you genuinely have to see to believe. These are arid-desert animals that need it hot and dry, low humidity, no damp corners. Watch one cross its enclosure once and nothing else in the room comes close.Here is the honest part: solifuges carry no venom at all, but those jaws are powerful, and a bite is a real mechanical wound, so this one is forceps-only and display-only, never handled. They are notoriously tricky to keep long-term and are naturally short-lived, which makes this a specialty animal for an experienced keeper who wants the experience, not a first pet. Reach out to Big Z before you order, because these have specific needs and we would rather set you up right. Read the care guide before you commit. Show more