Arachnid · Whip spider & scorpion
Cuban dwarf whip spider care guide
Charinus acosta
The cuban dwarf whip spider is a beginner-level whip spider & scorpion from Cuba. Adults reach Leg span 1.5–2.5 cm and live 2–4 years in captivity. Parthenogenetic and communal; a humid bark-and-moss setup with springtails lets a colony build up.
- Enclosure 20 × 20 × 20 cm
- Temp 23–27°C
- Humidity 75–85%
How much does a cuban dwarf whip spider cost in Canada?
Cuban dwarf whip spider quick facts
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Adult size
- Leg span 1.5–2.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 2–4 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Cuba
- Minimum enclosure
- 20 × 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 × 8 in, ≈ 2 US gal)
- Housing
- Up to 20 can share; add about 5% more floor space for each extra animal.
- Temperature
- 23–27°C
- Humidity
- 75–85%
- UVB
- Not needed
- Diet
- Insectivore – springtails, pinhead crickets, small roach nymphs
- Bioactive style
- Tropical invertebrate
Cuban dwarf whip spider enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 20 × 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 × 8 inches). Up to 20 can share; add about 5% more floor space for each extra animal. This species suits a tropical invertebrate bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Tarantula Mix5 cm
Keep the soil evenly moist and dig-friendly; a cork slab pressed onto the soil gives a ready-made scrape.
Temperature: 23–27°C. Humidity: 75–85%. UVB: Not needed.
What does a cuban dwarf whip spider eat?
Insectivore – springtails, pinhead crickets, small roach nymphs. Offer springtails and pinhead crickets 2–3 times weekly.
Handling, temperament & health
Tiny and harmless; observe rather than handle.
Health watch: Drying out is the main risk; keep the setup humid with moss and bark.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Visual check.
Weekly
- Feed; remove leftovers.
- Mist one side and keep the water dish full.
Monthly
- Top up leaf litter.
Yearly
- Refresh the top soil if it compacts.
Recommended for a cuban dwarf whip spider bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (20 × 20 × 20 cm).
Cuban dwarf whip spider FAQ
Is the cuban dwarf whip spider good for beginners?
Yes – the cuban dwarf whip spider is a good choice for beginners. Tiny and harmless; observe rather than handle.
What size enclosure does a cuban dwarf whip spider need?
At least 20 × 20 × 20 cm (about 8 × 8 × 8 inches, roughly 2 US gallons) for one adult. Up to 20 can share; add about 5% more floor space for each extra animal.
How much does a cuban dwarf whip spider cost in Canada?
Typically $30–80 CAD to buy, about $120–210 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $30–60 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a cuban dwarf whip spider need?
Temperature: 23–27°C. Humidity: 75–85%.
What does a cuban dwarf whip spider eat?
Insectivore – springtails, pinhead crickets, small roach nymphs. Offer springtails and pinhead crickets 2–3 times weekly.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.