Psalmopoeus langenbucheri
Venezuelan Olive
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
often out and calm for the genus; fast if startled
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
74–82°F
(23–28°C)
Humidity Range
65% - 75%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
8x8x12 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
vertical cork tube; plants for cover; lightly moist substrate; water dish
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
often out and calm for the genus; fast if startled
Care Guide
The smallest of the Psalmopoeus and reputedly one of the most visible — it tends to sit out on its webbing more than its relatives. A New World arboreal: no medically significant venom, but it is fast and will rear up and strike if it feels trapped, so it is a hands-off, intermediate species rather than a handling pet. Give it a vertical cork tube, plant cover to coax it out, lightly moist substrate, and a water dish. Fast grower and a reliable eater.
⚠️ 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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