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Venezuelan Suntiger Tarantula
Psalmopoeus irminia
This arboreal tarantula has a black silhouette with bright orange chevrons on the legs and tiger stiped pattern on the abdomen. The species has an aggressive temperament and is considered unpredictable.
Range & Habitat
The Suntiger is native to Venezuela, North-Guyana, Northern Brazil, & Paracaima. This tarantula dwells within tropical rainforests with moist and warm environments; they inhabit tree cavities at medium height and hide within holes in the bark.
Conservation Status: Not Evaluated
Diet
Their diet consists of crickets, cockroaches, fruitflies, locust, grasshoppers, small birds, small frogs and moths.
Life Span
Females: 12 -15 years | Males:3 - 4 years
Fun Facts about the Venezuelan Suntiger Tarantula
- Due to their habitat’s temperature almost reaching 30ºC , the tarantula will protect itself from he harsh rays in trees crevice’s, leaves and any nearby shelter.
- Unlike most tarantulas, this species does not have defensive urticating hairs, but instead is very fast and acquiring venom stronger than most tarantulas.
- Females typically produce 50 to 200 eggs per sac and are able to produce a double egg sac without the need for mating a second time. Possible sexual cannibalism may occur.
Sources
Venezuelan Suntiger. Tarantula Friendly. Venezuelan suntiger - Tarantula Friendly. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
Venezuelan Suntiger (Psalmopoeus irminia) Care Sheet. The Tarantula Collective. Venezuelan Suntiger (Psalmopoeus irminia) Care — The Tarantula Collective. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
Tom’s Big Spiders- A Tarantula Keeper’s Journal. Psalmopoeus irminia “Venezuelan suntiger” Husbandry Notes. Cancerides. Psalmopoeus irminia “Venezuelan suntiger” Husbandry Notes | Tom's Big Spiders (tomsbigspiders.com) Retrieved August 18, 2021.
Updated June 13, 2023
Location:
USS Antiquities Cave
