Psalmopoeus Irminia -Venezuelan Sun Tiger Tarantula (Sling)

Venezuelan Sun Tiger Tarantula (Psalmopoeus irminia)
SIP Code: IL-NW-SA-S-001
Region: Northern Venezuela – tropical forest understory

Lore Fragment
"In the shadowed halls of silk strung between buttress roots, the Psalmopoeus irminia appears like fire through fog. The tribes call it the Ember Cloak—one glimpse foretells motion, never stillness."

Overview
Psalmopoeus irminia, known as the Venezuelan Sun Tiger, is a semi-arboreal tarantula revered for its jet-black body striped with vivid orange patterning. With lightning-fast movement and a reputation for sudden appearances, this species makes a dramatic visual statement and is best appreciated from a distance.

An aggressive feeder and heavy webber, P. irminia excels in vertical enclosures with complex anchor points. It is ideal for advanced keepers who value intensity, speed, and striking color in an elevated display species.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Defensive, extremely fast, highly reactive

Webbing: Moderate to heavy, especially in elevated retreats

Speed: Extremely fast

Recommended For: Advanced keepers comfortable with high-strike species

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Semi-arboreal with cork tubes and vertical structure

Substrate: Lightly moist, with airflow and anchor points

Temperature: 74–80°F

Humidity: 70–80%

Mature Size: 5–6 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Fast

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Pinhead crickets or flightless fruit flies, 3x per week

Juveniles: Small roaches or crickets, twice weekly

Adults: Medium crickets or dubia roaches, weekly

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