Dominican Purple Tarantula | Phormictopus sp. (S) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: Dominican Republic / Hispaniola trade locality
• Natural habitat: warm terrestrial forest habitats
• Adult size: large terrestrial species; often 7–8 cm body length as an adult
• Lifespan: Females commonly 15+ years
• Difficulty level: Intermediate to advanced

Temperament & Handling

Fast, bold and potentially defensive; urticating hairs may be used.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 45 × 30 × 30 cm

Temperature: 24–28 °C
Humidity: 70–80%
Substrate: 10–15 cm of moisture-retentive substrate

Décor & hides: cork-bark hide and low décor

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish at all times.

Special Care

Maintain a humid refuge but provide strong cross-ventilation.

Compatibility

Keep singly.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.