Giant Vinegaroon Care Sheet
Invertebrate
4 - 6 inches long
Males 5-10 years / Females 20 years
Insectivore
Diet & Nutrition
Vinegaroons eat a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, hornworms, and dubia roaches.
Feeding Schedule
Vinegaroon during a molt.
Housing & Habitat
Being from Tropical/Neo-Tropical environments high humidity (70-80%) is recommended. Provide a cluttered habitat with plenty of hiding places, leaf litter, and cork bark. Live plants and a glass or plastic lid may help maintain humidity.
Enclosure Size
Most adult specimens will require a 5-gallon tank or larger. Small and immature specimens can be kept in smaller enclosures such as Zilla's Micro
Habitats. Tank size will vary depending on the size of the Vinegaroon. Secure tops are recommended as Vinegaroons can climb silicone and decorations to escape. Vinegaroons should not be housed together due to the risk of cannibalism.
Substrate
Acceptable substrates include jungle mix, repti-soil, or a 50% eco earth / 50% sand mix. The soil should be kept slightly moist. Vinegaroons do burrow, as a result, make sure substrate depth is at least 4 - 6 inches.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Temperatures between 72-85°F are perfect for your Vinegaroon.
Temperatures below 65°F can be problematic and should be corrected using low wattage lighting or heating pads.
Lighting
Vinegaroons do best when provided with a natural 12-hour photoperiod. Fluorescent or LED lighting are excellent options to light the terrarium during the day and for plant growth. Red bulbs or LED blacklight bulbs are great options for nighttime viewing.
Molting - Feeding should be put off for at least a week after a molt as the mandibles and exoskeleton will still be soft and damageable by prey.
All Vinegaroon species are capable of pinching and delivering an acid mist. It is
NOT recommended to handle this species. Use forceps or tongs for general cage maintenance.
Humidity & Watering
Watering
Always provide a bowl of fresh drinking water. Size the bowl appropriately to the animal. The cage should be misted every few days to provide a slightly moist substrate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Giant Vinegaroons eat?
Vinegaroons eat a variety of live insects including crickets, mealworms, superworms, waxworms, hornworms, and dubia roaches.
What size enclosure does a Giant Vinegaroon need?
Being from Tropical/Neo-Tropical environments high humidity (70-80%) is recommended. Provide a cluttered habitat with plenty of hiding places, leaf litter, and cork bark. Live plants and a glass or plastic lid may help maintain humidity. Most adult specimens will require a 5-gallon tank or larger. Small and immature specimens can be kept in smaller enclosures such as Zilla's Micro Habitats. Tank size will vary depending on the size of the Vinegaroon. Secure tops are recommended as Vinegaroons...
What temperature and lighting does a Giant Vinegaroon need?
Temperatures between 72-85°F are perfect for your Vinegaroon. Temperatures below 65°F can be problematic and should be corrected using low wattage lighting or heating pads. Vinegaroons do best when provided with a natural 12-hour photoperiod. Fluorescent or LED lighting are excellent options to light the terrarium during the day and for plant growth. Red bulbs or LED blacklight bulbs are great options for nighttime viewing. Molting - Feeding should be put off for at least a week after a molt ...