Pamphobeteus vespertinus
Pamphobeteus • Theraphosidae
A large Ecuadorian Pamphobeteus, mature males blooming reddish-purple. Nervous and easily irritated — a look-don't-handle giant. Comfortable at cooler room temperatures (it's a montane species) with humid, damp-not-saturated substrate (70-80%), deep enough to burrow, plus a hide and water dish. Fast-growing. Urticating hairs, mild venom.
Temperature
68-78°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: —
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
7-8 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Ecuador
Temperament
nervous, easily irritated; no handling
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