Psalmopoeus irminia - Venezuelan Suntiger
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Venezuelan Suntiger
Psalmopoeus irminia - Venezuelan Suntiger
Date Acquired: April 13, 2022
Last Shed: April 20, 2022
Sex: Female - Dimorphic, Females have Dark Coloration vs Grayish for males.
Last Rehouse: 04/20/2022
Personality: Very Fast - Aggressive when provoked or threatened
Care Level: Advanced - New World
Urticating hairs: No
Care and Details: Aboral - Semi Aboral
Local: Venezuela, North Guyana, North Brazil, Paracaíma; The climate where the Suntiger is found is a HOT and humid tropical climate. Average annual temperatures range from the mid-'70s to mid 90's.
Temp/humidity: Temperature between 72°-80°F and humidity at 70% The substrate is CoCO fiber with a weekly misting to maintain humidity. I use damp clay balls as a base for humidity control.
Enclosure: A setup for an arboreal tarantula. I use a vertical cork bark to climb and as a hide. Therefore the enclosure should be taller than longer. Full Grown Adults should be housed in a 12" x 12" x 15" all-glass enclosure, a 8x8x12 is also suitable.
This like other aboral Tarantulas will web the bark and create dirt curtains for privacy.
Substrate: Currently is about 75% Coco fiber and 25% Earth with a depth up to the lower vent holes.
Food: Varied diet of Crickets and roaches weekly depending on the appetite. On occasion a mealworm.
Adult Size: Grows to about 6 inches when fully grown - Females. Has a strong feeding response.
Longevity: Females about 12 years, Males about 4
Temperament: A very fast-moving spider. It shows defensive posture when provoked and will bite if messed with.
Venom: Medically Significant
Note: One of my favorite New World Tarantulas