Psalmopoeus victori
The Psalmopoeus victori, commonly known as the Darth Maul Tarantula, is a striking arboreal species highly prized for its unique appearance and captivating behavior. It features a dark body with contrasting fiery red hairs on its abdomen, reminiscent of the famous Star Wars character's colors. It is an elegant and formidable tarantula with a leg span of approximately 6–7 inches. Known for its agility and speed, this species thrives in vertically oriented enclosures with plenty of climbing and hiding opportunities. Its stunning coloration and active nature make it a sought-after addition for intermediate to advanced keepers who can appreciate its beauty and meet its specific care requirements.
The Psalmopoeus victori, commonly known as the Darth Maul Tarantula, is a striking arboreal species highly prized for its unique appearance and captivating behavior. It features a dark body with contrasting fiery red hairs on its abdomen, reminiscent of the famous Star Wars character's colors. It is an elegant and formidable tarantula with a leg span of approximately 6–7 inches. Known for its agility and speed, this species thrives in vertically oriented enclosures with plenty of climbing and hiding opportunities. Its stunning coloration and active nature make it a sought-after addition for intermediate to advanced keepers who can appreciate its beauty and meet its specific care requirements.
The Psalmopoeus victori, commonly known as the Darth Maul Tarantula, is a striking arboreal species highly prized for its unique appearance and captivating behavior. It features a dark body with contrasting fiery red hairs on its abdomen, reminiscent of the famous Star Wars character's colors. It is an elegant and formidable tarantula with a leg span of approximately 6–7 inches. Known for its agility and speed, this species thrives in vertically oriented enclosures with plenty of climbing and hiding opportunities. Its stunning coloration and active nature make it a sought-after addition for intermediate to advanced keepers who can appreciate its beauty and meet its specific care requirements.
What's the ideal diet for a Darth Maul 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 Darth Maul Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼in -1.2in Spiderling (sling), and when they get to be about 1in the size, you will want to either go to the Terrestrial Terrain Medium, or Terrestrial Terrain Large 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 water dish at all times full, wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Darth Maul Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 12+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 3-4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
