{"product_id":"psalmopoeus-victorii-m","title":"Mexican Half-and-Half Tarantula (M) | Psalmopoeus victorii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mexican Half-and-Half Tarantula, also called the Darth Maul Tarantula, develops a striking contrast between darker front legs and reddish hairs on the rear half. Adult leg span is approximately 15 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexico. An arboreal species, although smaller specimens commonly build retreats at the foot of cork bark and incorporate substrate into their silk shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHousing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep singly in a tall, secure enclosure. Our recommended adult size is approximately 25 × 25 × 35–40 cm. Provide vertical cork, foliage and 8–10 cm of burrowable substrate so the retreat can extend downwards. Scale housing to the animal’s current size. A cork tube or sheltered slab should give it a clear retreat away from maintenance access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Moisture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAim for 22–26°C. Keep part of the lower substrate lightly moist and provide a clean water dish, while retaining drier areas and good cross-ventilation. Avoid stagnant, soaked conditions; small specimens should not dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer suitable crickets or roaches near the web entrance, generally about weekly for juveniles and every 1–2 weeks for adults. Tiny spiderlings need smaller meals more often. Remove food remains without destroying the silk-and-soil retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fast, sometimes defensive display spider for experienced keepers. Unlike many New World tarantulas, Psalmopoeus lacks urticating hairs; this does not make handling safe. Do not hand-feed. Check its location before opening and prepare a catch cup. Remove uneaten live prey within 24 hours and immediately if moulting is suspected. Do not disturb a spider on its back or open a sealed retreat. After a moult, wait until the fangs are dark and fully hardened before feeding; this takes longer in larger spiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal label M retained; sex and exact dimensions are not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online for collection at Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Well Fed Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55250287657287,"sku":"1142008","price":115.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/MexicanHalf-and-HalfTarantula_M_Psalmopoeusvictorii.png?v=1790973269","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/psalmopoeus-victorii-m","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}