Description
- Common Name: Furrow Orbweaver
- Scientific Name: Larinioides suspicax
- Locality/Morph: Wild Type
- Sex: Mixed (females larger than males)
- Age: Mixed
- Source: Wild Caught
- Native Range: Europe, North Africa, and parts of Western and Central Asia
- Natural Habitat: Moist environments near water such as riverbanks, marshes, wetlands, gardens, and buildings; constructs orb webs in vegetation or man-made structures
- Diet: Insects and other small arthropods
- Basking Temperature: Not required – maintain 22–28 °C
- Ambient Temperature: 22–28 °C (night drop to ~18–20 °C)
- Average Adult Size: 2–3 cm body length; 4–5 cm leg span
The Furrow Orbweaver (Larinioides suspicax) is a medium-sized orb-weaving spider commonly associated with damp habitats and human structures. It typically has a brown to greyish body with subtle patterning on the abdomen, allowing it to blend into bark, stone, and vegetation. Females construct classic circular orb webs, often close to water sources where insect activity is high.
This species is primarily nocturnal to crepuscular, often resting in the web retreat during the day and becoming more active at night. It relies entirely on its web to capture prey, detecting vibrations to quickly immobilize trapped insects with silk and venom.
In captivity, a tall, well-ventilated enclosure is recommended to allow full web construction. Vertical space and multiple anchor points (branches, twigs, or frame structures) are essential. The enclosure should be kept stable, as frequent disturbance can cause web abandonment.
Humidity should be kept moderate to high (60–80%), reflecting its preference for moist environments. Light misting can be provided periodically, and ventilation should be balanced to prevent stagnation while maintaining humidity. A small water source or droplets are sufficient for hydration.
Temperature should remain within a cool to mild range, with no requirement for direct basking. Stable ambient conditions are ideal, and this species tolerates cooler conditions better than many tropical spiders.
Feeding consists of small flying insects such as flies, moths, and gnats. Prey should be introduced into the web 1–2 times per week. The spider will routinely repair or rebuild its web depending on prey capture and environmental disturbance.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
When purchasing an animal from us you automatically agree to these terms of sale.
