{"product_id":"eresus-ruficapillus-italian-ladybird-spider-rare-old-world-velvet-spider-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Eresus ruficapillus – Italian Ladybird Spider | Rare Old World Velvet Spider | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEresus ruficapillus — Italian Ladybird Spider | Italian Velvet Spider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, life stage \u0026amp; quantity options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the exact option from the product selector before adding this item to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/8-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are reproduced as listed in the ordering options. If you need a specific body length or leg span, please confirm the measurement with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a quantity, sex, or life stage not specified in your chosen option, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Isopod King\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003eEresus ruficapillus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Italian Ladybird Spider — one of Europe's most visually striking arachnids and a true gem of the Old World spider hobby. Males display a brilliant red-orange abdomen dotted with bold black spots, mimicking the iconic ladybird beetle pattern in a way that stops people dead in their tracks. Endemic to Italy and surrounding Mediterranean regions, this species is exceptionally rare in captivity and represents a genuine collector's opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic ladybird pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid red-orange abdomen with black spots; one of the most recognizable and photogenic spiders in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — seldom available in the US market; a true shelf piece for serious collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm disposition\u003c\/strong\u003e — slow-moving and docile, ideal for display enclosures and observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique silk architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — constructs elaborate funnel retreats with trip-wire silk radiating outward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World — Italy and Mediterranean Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial setup with dry, sandy substrate and cork bark or rock hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; arid to semi-arid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriately sized crickets, roaches, or mealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen ships with our \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-arrival-photo-instructions=\"email\"\u003eReport a live-arrival problem within one hour of carrier-recorded delivery or pickup. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@isopodking.com\"\u003esupport@isopodking.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number, clear photos of the affected animals and all packaging, and a brief description. The contact form does not accept photo attachments. Keep the animals, products, and packaging until the claim is resolved. Send any video documentation required by this listing to the same email address. Coverage and resolutions follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ty Dye Exotics","offers":[{"title":"1\/8-1\/4\"","offer_id":43892186153021,"sku":"sku-52783554494773","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/8865\/5405\/files\/eresus_ruficapillus_italian_velvet_spider_for_sale_live_arrival_guarantee.jpg?v=1793087191","url":"https:\/\/isopodking.com\/products\/eresus-ruficapillus-italian-ladybird-spider-rare-old-world-velvet-spider-live-arrival-guarantee","provider":"ISOPOD KING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}