Panama blonde tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Panama blonde tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher) (origin: Panama). Adult size around body 5–6 cm, leg span 13–16 cm. Life expectancy females 12–15 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Panama blonde tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?
30×30×40 cm (height).
Panama blonde tarantula: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–24 °C.
Panama blonde tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not required.
Panama blonde tarantula: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: females 12–15 years.
Panama blonde tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?
Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 24–29 °C
- Night temperature
- 21–24 °C
- Basking spot
- No basking spot
- Humidity
- 70–80 %
- UVB
- Not required
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 30×30×40 cm (height)
- Substrate
- Coco humus, a cork tube, planting
Feeding
- Food
- House crickets, roaches
- Feeding interval
- adults every 10–14 days
Key facts
- Adult size
- body 5–6 cm, leg span 13–16 cm
- Life expectancy
- females 12–15 years
- Origin
- Panama
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- None
- Cohabitation
- Keep them strictly singly. Solitary and cannibalistic: two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. That applies to animals of the same size too, and even when both are well fed. For breeding, introduce the male under observation and separate them again immediately.
Notes
Arboreal; adult females have a bluish sheen. Without urticating hairs, but very fast and defensive – the bite is painful but not medically significant.
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What you need to start
To keep Panama blonde tarantula (Psalmopoeus pulcher) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×40 cm (height)), substrate (Coco humus, a cork tube, planting), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalmopoeus_pulcher, https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/care-sheets-2/psalmopoeus-pulcher
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).