Psalmopoeus victori
Mexican Half and Half, Darth Maul
Quengsalinas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
fast, skittish; relies on speed
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–82°F
(22–28°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
8x8x12 inches (vertical)
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber kept lightly moist; cork bark verticals; good ventilation
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1-2 prey per week
What keepers actually do
Tarantuverse keepersEvery 7 days
Median across 3 keepers · 3 animals · 33 logged feedings
Observed across all life stages, so slings and adults are combined. This describes what keepers log — it isn’t a recommendation.
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
fast, skittish; relies on speed
Care Guide
A striking red/black New World arboreal from the humid forests of Veracruz. Note: like all Psalmopoeus it has NO urticating hairs and relies on speed — fast and skittish, not a first species. Keep consistent humidity (rains most of the year in its range) but well-ventilated; tall enclosure with cork bark. Venom is more notable than most New World species but not medically significant.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
4
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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