Pamphobeteus tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. Platyomma)

Short answers

Pamphobeteus tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?

40×40×40 cm (a large ground-dwelling giant species, prioritise floor area).

Pamphobeteus tarantula: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Pamphobeteus tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed (nocturnal).

Pamphobeteus tarantula: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: females approx. 12–15 years, males approx. 3–4 years.

Pamphobeteus tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?

Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

No UVB needed (nocturnal)

Enclosure

Minimum size

40×40×40 cm (a large ground-dwelling giant species, prioritise floor area)

Substrate

A moisture-retaining coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 10–15 cm deep, a cork hide

Feeding

Food

Insects (roaches, locusts, crickets); adults also take larger prey

Feeding interval

adults approx. 1×/week (one large feeder animal), juveniles 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

18–22 cm leg span (females up to approx. 9–10")

Life expectancy

females approx. 12–15 years, males approx. 3–4 years

Origin

Brazil

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; no special registration duties

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep them singly. Solitary and cannibalistic, especially in this large species; no group keeping.

Notes

A fast-growing giant tarantula that needs constantly high humidity combined with good ventilation (a risk of mould and mites). It can be nervous and defensive and shed urticating hairs. An undescribed species ("sp."), with husbandry data derived from genus consensus – hence somewhat uncertain.

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What you need to start

To keep Pamphobeteus tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. Platyomma) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (40×40×40 cm (a large ground-dwelling giant species, prioritise floor area)), substrate (A moisture-retaining coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 10–15 cm deep, a cork hide), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.