Psalmopoeus cambridgei
✓ VerifiedTrinidad Chevron, Trinidad Chevron Tree Spider
Factumquintus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-7 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
defensive, fast
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial
Juvenile
5x5x8"
Adult
10x10x12"
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber, peat moss
Depth
3-4 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 3 days
Juvenile
Twice per week
Adult
Once per week
Prey Size
Appropriately sized insects
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
defensive, fast
Care Guide
Olive-green coloration with chevron leg patterns. Lacks urticating hairs but has more potent venom than typical New World species. Fast and defensive. Creates elaborate web tunnels. Juveniles are fossorial, adults more arboreal.
⚠️ 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
2
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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