Pamphobeteus sp. ‘tigris’
An incredibly new species to the hobby, the Pamphobeteus sp “Tigris’ or Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula came to the U.S. for the first time in 2019, and since is extremely rare to find, with captive breeding efforts having recently started, and beginning to see those efforts bear fruit. With an impressive birdeater size and impressive looks, these should only be purchased by those who collect rare tarantulas and are expert-level keepers.
An incredibly new species to the hobby, the Pamphobeteus sp “Tigris’ or Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula came to the U.S. for the first time in 2019, and since is extremely rare to find, with captive breeding efforts having recently started, and beginning to see those efforts bear fruit. With an impressive birdeater size and impressive looks, these should only be purchased by those who collect rare tarantulas and are expert-level keepers.
An incredibly new species to the hobby, the Pamphobeteus sp “Tigris’ or Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula came to the U.S. for the first time in 2019, and since is extremely rare to find, with captive breeding efforts having recently started, and beginning to see those efforts bear fruit. With an impressive birdeater size and impressive looks, these should only be purchased by those who collect rare tarantulas and are expert-level keepers.
What's the ideal diet for a Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with a small Terrestrial Terrain enclosure if under a ¼” - 1.2” spiderling (sling), and when they get to be about 1” in size, you will want to upgrade to the medium or large Terrestrial Terrain enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax), then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is fine. Your tarantula can’t drown; they float on water.
How long could a Ecuadorian Black Birdeater Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 3-4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources. Information on this species is gathering data from other genus and similar species, as it is too new to the hobby to know its maximum captive lifespan.
