Pachistopelma bromelicola
Brazilian Cadet Blue, Bromeliad Tree Tarantula
R. Bertani / P. Coxhead, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
up to 6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
shy; calm with sudden bursts of speed
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–82°F
(24–28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
12x12x18 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber, lightly moist; vertical cork bark + foliage; strong cross-ventilation
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
shy; calm with sudden bursts of speed
Care Guide
A specialist arboreal that lives inside bromeliads in the wild ('bromelicola' = 'of bromeliads') — a heavy webber that builds retreats high in the foliage. Give it a vertical cork slab and plenty of plant cover, light misting, a water dish. Fast-growing and generally shy but quick. Strong cross-ventilation is essential for this group — stagnant, overly wet air (not low humidity) is the usual cause of sudden 'Avic' losses. Has urticating hairs but rarely kicks them; it would sooner bolt, jump, or fire a fecal stream. Fast but not aggressive; mild venom.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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