Psalmopoeus ecclesiasticus
✓ VerifiedEcuadorian Suntiger Tarantula, Ecuador Suntiger
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
Fast and defensive; bites readily; no urticating hairs despite being New World
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 84°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
3x3x5 inches
Juvenile
6x6x10 inches
Adult
10x10x14 inches
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber
Depth
2-3 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
2x per week
Juvenile
weekly
Adult
every 7-10 days
Prey Size
medium
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
No
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
Fast and defensive; bites readily; no urticating hairs despite being New World
Care Guide
Psalmopoeus ecclesiasticus is a striking arboreal from Ecuador with vivid orange and black patterning — among the most colorful in the genus. Like all Psalmopoeus, it lacks urticating hairs and defends itself entirely through speed and biting, earning the genus its 'New World Old World' reputation. It is extremely fast and will strike without much warning, so approach all maintenance with care and always have a catch cup ready. Provide a tall arboreal enclosure with cork bark or hollow tube anchors near the top. Mist one wall lightly every 2-3 days and keep a ground-level water dish. They are prolific webbers who create elaborate retreats. Fast growth rate means slings reach adult size quickly. A rewarding species for intermediate keepers who appreciate the Psalmopoeus genus and want vivid coloration alongside the challenge.
⚠️ 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
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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