Phormingochilus sp. Sabah Red (Sabah Red Bat Eater)

Here we have the Phormingochilus sp. Sabah Red.
Also known as Sabah Red Bat Eater.
Also Sabah Earth Tiger.
Also apparently whatever name the internet felt like using that day. I liked Bat Eater. 

Which one is correct? Who knows. What is clear is that this spider is cute as hell at this size and grows into an absolute showpiece.

We brought in two and decided to keep one for ourselves. If you grab the other, you’re welcome to compare notes with us as we raise them up. Or not, no hard feelings. Either way, you can catch us feeding ours on TikTok if you want to follow along.

Worth noting, we do already keep Aspinochilus rufus, which was reclassified from Phormingochilus. So while this is our first Sabah Red specifically, we’re familiar with the genus level care and behavior.

Please research care before ordering. Care for this species follows the same general standards as other Phormingochilus species. Start here:

Tom Moran (Tom's Big Spiders) | Phormingochilus sp. Rufus Rehousing and Notes Video