Here is an individual female found near the entrance of a burrow. She utilised an old cardboard tube near a trash-pile as the basis of her burrow. I captured her, along with her cardboard tube, in late November and transported her to a ten gallon tank for observation. I will most likely release her in the spring after I am done displaying her for my project. This species has a lifespan of at least two years. Throughout my project to get local people to understand spiders, I have found this species to be very good at getting people to overcome their fears. While fast and large, Hogna carolinensis is a very common spider in this area and is certainly one that can be used to let people understand the truth behind years of negative connotation.

Edit: I've taken up the cardboard tube idea and actually made similar burrows for other spiders I am keeping. Some spiders feel a little more secure in a tight burrow as I have observed as compared to a simple piece of bark or no hide at all.

Edit Two: I've added the series of events prior to this picture. It shows a mating attempt I did with her and a medium sized male.