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Continue ShoppingPamphobeteus sp. Mascara - Mascara Birdeater Female
- $199.99
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FEMALERAREUNSEXED
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower
- Adult size
- 7–9 inches (females)
- Temperament
- Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Keeper notes
Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Pamphobeteus sp. "Mascara"
- Common Name
- Mascara Birdeater
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- South America (probable Colombia/Andes — locality inferred)
- Habitat
- Humid montane forest
- Display Appeal
- Very High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: South America
Adult size: 7–9 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial — tropical rainforest floor
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Pamphobeteus sp. "Mascara" — commonly known as the Mascara Birdeater — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning South America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 7–9 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–84°F with 70–80% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Pamphobeteus sp. Mascara - Unsexed
Pamphobeteus is a genus of tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1901. It includes some of the largest spiders in the world.
This genus was split from Lasiodora, distinguished by the lack of scopulae on the inferior side of the first leg femur and the differences in the organ for stridulation.
Photo By Jenn Rose
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–84°F and 70–80% humidity. Provide moist tropical substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.