This is a generalised care sheet for Psalmopoeuss, a genus titled (Psalmopoeus). For more in this femily see Category:Theraphosidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Psalmopoeus.
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Psalmopoeus is a genus of the family Theraphosidae containing various species of tarantulas. The genus is native to Central America and South America including the West Indies. These species are believed to be relatively venomous, and research in the venom of Psalmopoeus cambridgei shows it to be similar to capsaicin, the molecule causing irritation in chili peppers.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Central and South America |
| Class: | Arboreal |
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| Temperament: | Skittish and Defensive |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Psalmopoeus Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Height is much more important than floor space, a substrate should be provided with a variety of plants and branches. Ensure branches are in a stable position and will not fall if the tarantula climbs onto it. |
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| Breeding Psalmopoeus Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Possible sexual cannibalism |
| Psalmopoeus Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
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Breeding Psalmopoeus
Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath�? size.
The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:
- Preparation for breeding
- Tarantula breeding
- Looking after an egg sac
- Birthing
- Caring for the female
- Caring for the spiderlings