These are large spiders found in the United States. They are not dangerous, but they are fast. Great spiders to raise and enjoy.
Venom
Fishing spiders are not dangerous. There are no fishing spiders with medically significant venom as far as I know, could there be an exception? Yes. When in doubt, do your research.
Behavior
They can be handled, but for the well-being of the animal, they should only be handled when required or when cleaning the enclosure. Also, note that they are fast and easy to lose. This species is not aggressive and ordinarily wants to get away.
Geographical Range and Habitat
Fishing spiders are fascinating spiders. Species of Dolomedes are semi-aquatic or spend their lives near water, but this species is an exception to the rule; this is a tree-dwelling species. Regarding the range: Dolomedes albineus has a been found in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas. – ref
Husbandry
Enclosure:
Substrate:
Do they Need Water?dolomedes albineus is an exception to other fishing spiders and do not need a body of water.
Decor: Provide appropriate decor for them to feel secure and hide, preferably large flat surfaces, not just sticks.
Diet: For this species, my spider would not eat baby Madagascar Hissing Coachroaches, even to the point of malnutrition. Once I put a cricket in, it attacked it immediately.
How to Acquire a Species of Dolomedes
I have only seen them once on The Spider Shop, a UK based seller. I recieved mine from a friend.
Price: If you do find one for sale, it probably will only be around $20
Breeding
Pending…
Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Arachnida
Order:
Araneae
Family:
Pisauridae
Genus:
Dolomedes
Species:
See List
The following is the accepted species list of the genus dolomedes from the World Spider Catalog:
Dolomedes actaeon
Dolomedes albicomus
Dolomedes albicoxus
Dolomedes albineus
Dolomedes alexandri
Dolomedes angolensis
Dolomedes angustivirgatus
Dolomedes angustus
Dolomedes annulatus
Dolomedes aquaticus
Dolomedes batesi
Dolomedes bistylus
Dolomedes boiei
Dolomedes briangreenei
Dolomedes bukhkaloi
Dolomedes chevronus
Dolomedes chinesus
Dolomedes chroesus
Dolomedes costatus
Dolomedes crosbyi
Dolomedes dondalei
Dolomedes elegans
Dolomedes facetus
Dolomedes fageli
Dolomedes femoralis
Dolomedes fernandensis
Dolomedes fimbriatus
Dolomedes flaminius
Dolomedes fontus
Dolomedes furcatus
Dolomedes fuscipes
Dolomedes fuscus
Dolomedes gertschi
Dolomedes gracilipes
Dolomedes guamuhaya
Dolomedes holti
Dolomedes horishanus
Dolomedes hyppomene
Dolomedes instabilis
Dolomedes intermedius
Dolomedes japonicus
Dolomedes kalanoro
Dolomedes karijini
Dolomedes karschi
Dolomedes lafoensis
Dolomedes laticeps
Dolomedes lesserti
Dolomedes lizturnerae
Dolomedes lomensis
Dolomedes machadoi
Dolomedes macrops
Dolomedes mankorlod
Dolomedes mendigoetmopasi
Dolomedes minahassae
Dolomedes minahassae vulcanicus
Dolomedes minor
Dolomedes mizhoanus
Dolomedes naja
Dolomedes neocaledonicus
Dolomedes nigrimaculatus
Dolomedes noukhaiva
Dolomedes ohsuditia
Dolomedes okefinokensis
Dolomedes orion
Dolomedes palmatus
Dolomedes palpiger
Dolomedes paroculus
Dolomedes pedder
Dolomedes pegasus
Dolomedes petalinus
Dolomedes plantarius
Dolomedes pullatus
Dolomedes raptor
Dolomedes raptoroides
Dolomedes saganus
Dolomedes schauinslandi
Dolomedes scriptus
Dolomedes senilis
Dolomedes signatus
Dolomedes silvicola
Dolomedes smithi
Dolomedes spathularis
Dolomedes straeleni
Dolomedes striatus
Dolomedes submarginalivittatus
Dolomedes sulfureus
Dolomedes sumatranus
Dolomedes tadzhikistanicus
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Dolomedes titan
Dolomedes toldo
Dolomedes transfuga
Dolomedes triton
Dolomedes upembensis
Dolomedes vatovae
Dolomedes venmani
Dolomedes vicque
Dolomedes vittatus
Dolomedes wetarius
Dolomedes wollastoni
Dolomedes wollemi
Dolomedes yawatai
Dolomedes zatsun
Dolomedes zhangjiajiensis
(This list is subject to change)
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Gallery
dolomedes albineus
dolomedes albineus
dolomedes albineus
dolomedes albineus
The following pictures are of a different species within the same genus:
