Mexican Half and Half
Psalmopoeus victori
Psalmopoeus • Theraphosidae
Overview
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.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: —
Quick Stats
Type
arboreal
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Mexico (Veracruz)
Temperament
fast, skittish; relies on speed
Behavior
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