Songthela sp 'Bach Ma' (Charcoal Dust Armored Trap Door) 0.33-0.5"

Songthela sp. 'Bach Ma' (Charcoal Dust Armored Trap Door)

This trapdoor species comes out of Vietnam's Bach Ma region, part of a genus of small Asian mygalomorph trapdoor spiders known for building camouflaged, hinged burrow entrances. Grab this genuinely uncommon trapdoor spider for sale if you want a secretive ambush predator most keepers haven't worked with.

Why do hobbyists keep Songthela sp. 'Bach Ma'?

• Unique Hunting Behavior: Builds a camouflaged, hinged trapdoor to ambush passing prey, a genuinely rare behavior in the hobby.
• Rare in the Hobby: A lesser known Vietnamese locality most keepers haven't had the chance to work with.

How should Songthela sp. 'Bach Ma' be kept?

• Adult Size: Estimated around 1 to 2 inches, this genus tends to stay on the smaller side.
• Enclosure: As a trapdoor species, provide plenty of substrate depth for burrowing and stable trapdoor construction. Substrate should stay consistently slightly moist, never dry and never waterlogged, since moisture retention is critical for burrow stability.
• Temperature: Keep between 70 to 78 degrees F.
• Humidity: Moderate to high, keep the substrate consistently damp.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well.
• Diet: Crickets or roaches sized appropriately, offered regularly.
• Temperament: Extremely reclusive and retreat-focused, rarely seen outside of feeding behavior, not suited for handling.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Confirm Before Listing: Specific confirmed coloration and adult size aren't documented for this species yet, the details above are based on general Songthela genus facts.