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Psalmopoeus victori- Darth Maul Tarantula- unsexed

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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.
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