{"product_id":"hogna-carolinensis-carolina-wolf-spider-largest-north-american-wolf-spider-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Hogna carolinensis – Carolina Wolf Spider | Largest North American Wolf Spider | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHogna carolinensis – Carolina Wolf 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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Caught Mix Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Missing 1 Leg - Wild Caught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\n\u003cp\u003eBold, fast, and undeniably impressive, the \u003cstrong\u003eCarolina Wolf Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHogna carolinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the largest wolf spider native to North America — and one of the most widely distributed spiders on the continent. Found across a sweeping range from the Atlantic coast to the deserts of the American Southwest, our specimens are locally sourced from the \u003cstrong\u003eArizona desert\u003c\/strong\u003e, where this species thrives in the arid, sun-baked terrain it has called home for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s something uniquely compelling about keeping a native species — an animal that exists right outside your door, now thriving in a well-appointed enclosure. The Carolina Wolf Spider is a piece of the American wilderness you can actually observe up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge North American wolf spider\u003c\/strong\u003e — impressive size and presence; females especially are robust and striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide natural distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most successful and adaptable spiders in North America, found coast to coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArizona desert locality\u003c\/strong\u003e — our specimens are locally sourced from the Sonoran Desert region, hardy and acclimated to arid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive hunter\u003c\/strong\u003e — does not build webs to catch prey; actively stalks and pursues feeders, making for dynamic feeding observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative species appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e — a great entry point for keepers interested in North American invertebrates and local fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America — Arizona desert locality (New World)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females up to 2 inches body length; one of the largest wolf spiders in the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and alert; not aggressive but will flee or bite if cornered — handle with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial setup with floor space; a burrowing hide or cork bark recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to slightly moist sandy or coco fiber mix, 3–4 inches deep for burrowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–85°F; tolerates a wide range given its desert origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60%; keep it dry with a small water dish available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and other appropriately sized feeders; an active hunter that rarely misses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Carolina Wolf Spider ships with our \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the rare event your animal arrives deceased, photo and video documentation of the animal in the original, unopened packaging is required to process a DOA claim. Please review our full policy before purchasing.\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. 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