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Rhitymna pinangensis — Pinang Hairy Monster Huntsman SpiderThe name alone sets expectations. Rhitymna pinangensis, the Pinang Hairy Monster Huntsman, is a large, heavily setose Old World huntsman from Southeast Asia that delivers on every word of its common name — and then adds a twist: the males and females look like completely different animals.Females are a striking beige base covered in bold black spotting — a high-contrast, almost leopard-like pattern that is dramatic in its own right. The males are something else entirely. Deep, saturated orange-red — not a pale rust, not a brownish-orange, but a true, rich, burning orange-red that covers the entire body and legs. Put a male and female side by side and you’d be forgiven for thinking they came from different species. They didn’t. That’s just Rhitymna pinangensis.Why Collectors Love This Species Extreme sexual dimorphism in color — females are beige with bold black spotting; males are a deep, saturated orange-red; one of the most dramatic color differences between sexes of any huntsman in the hobby Deep orange-red males — the male coloration is rich, burning, and fully saturated — not a pale rust or brownish tone, but a true deep orange-red that is immediately striking and unlike most huntsman species Beige and black spotted females — bold, high-contrast black spotting on a warm beige body; a leopard-like pattern that is dramatic and display-worthy in its own right Hairy Monster — heavily covered in setae that give the body and legs a dense, textured, almost furry appearance; the “Hairy Monster” name is not an exaggeration Large huntsman — a substantial, impressive spider with the wide, flat body plan and long legs characteristic of the Sparassidae family; commanding enclosure presence Extreme rarity — Rhitymna pinangensis is virtually never available in the US hobby; a genuine once-in-a-collection opportunity Care Overview Origin: Old World — Southeast Asia (PenangMalaysia region) Enclosure: Wide, secure enclosure with cross-ventilation; huntsman spiders are flat-bodied and fast — a secure, well-ventilated setup with cork bark or flat hides is essential; horizontal floor space is more important than height Temperature: 75–84°F Humidity: Moderate — 60–75%; allow substrate to partially dry between mistings Diet: Crickets, roaches, and other appropriately sized prey; active, fast-moving hunter that will readily pursue prey Temperament: Fast and defensive — huntsman spiders are not handling species; use caution during all maintenance Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced Live Arrival GuaranteeEvery specimen ships with our Live Arrival Guarantee. In the unlikely event of a DOA, photo and video documentation of the unopened or just-opened package is required to process a claim. Contact us immediately upon receipt.

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