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Continue ShoppingPsalmopoeus victori- Darth Maul Tarantula- unsexed
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BEGINNER
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Advanced
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal
- Adult size
- 5–7 inches
- Temperament
- Striking and lightning-fast. A true showcase species built for visual impact — best admired through the glass.
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
- Psalmopoeus victori
- Common Name
- Darth Maul Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Medium to Fast
- Origin
- Caribbean / Venezuela
- Habitat
- Tropical forest / Arboreal
- Display Appeal
- High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Caribbean / Venezuela
Adult size: 5–7 inches
Keeper level: Advanced
Arboreal — tropical forest / arboreal
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Psalmopoeus victori — commonly known as the Darth Maul Tarantula — is a New World arboreal species with a natural range spanning Caribbean / Venezuela. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–7 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 76–84°F with 70–80% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Care guidance
House in a tall, well-ventilated enclosure sized for climbing. Maintain temperatures of 76–84°F and humidity at 70–80%. Set up vertical cork bark with cork bark and secure anchor points — this species loves to web and establish a home territory high in the enclosure.