Psalmopoeus emeraldus
Psalmopoeus • Theraphosidae
A vivid green New World arboreal with chevron abdominal markings. Like all Psalmopoeus it has NO urticating hairs and is fast and skittish — not a first species. Tall, ventilated enclosure with cork bark; keep consistent humidity without saturating the substrate. Venom more notable than most New World, but not medically significant.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: —
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
—
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Colombia
Temperament
fast, skittish; relies on speed
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