The males are smaller than the females, both are inclined to be fast moving and quite aggressive. One keeper of this species has reported that they are great escapologists that would make Houdini look like a bumbling amateur. As these are arboreal spiders, you must make provision for a retreat, such as a piece of cork bark glued to the side of the tank, or some other suitable materials, such as twigs for their tubular webs to be attached to. An open water dish is a must, as is regular spraying of the tank with a plant mister. Females are estimated to live for up to 12 years.
Males mature at around the age of two years.