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Psalmopoeus victori
An arboreal tarantula from Central America with a green-sheened carapace and dark front legs contrasting with vivid red setae on the abdomen and the third and fourth pairs of legs. It has no urticating hairs and is fast, so it is kept hands-off.
Psalmopoeus victori was described in 2014 by Mendoza from San Andres Tuxtla in Veracruz, Mexico, and is regarded as the only arboreal tarantula known from Mexico. A 2022 revision synonymised three species described from northern Central America with it, extending the range to Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Females are dark brown to black with a green sheen on the carapace and legs and long red setae on the abdomen and the third and fourth pairs of legs, while males are slimmer and greyish brown. Like other Psalmopoeus it lacks urticating hairs and relies on fleeing or biting. It is nocturnal and highly reclusive, webbing tree hollows and trunk crevices at mid height in primary rainforest, so it is hard to observe even in the field. The precise locality is withheld to deter illegal collecting.
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The Darth Maul Tarantula lives Females 9-12 years / males 3-4 years.
The Darth Maul Tarantula grows to Body 4.5-5.1cm (female), leg span about 16cm.
Females reach 4.5-5.1cm in body length and males 2.7-3.2cm.
Origin
Southern Mexico (type locality San Andres Tuxtla, Veracruz) through Belize, Guatemala and Honduras
Lifespan
Females 9-12 years / males 3-4 years
Size
Body 4.5-5.1cm (female), leg span about 16cm
Sources: Wikipedia: Psalmopoeus victori / Polish Wikipedia: Psalmopoeus victori / GBIF
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Accepted name: Psalmopoeus victori Mendoza, 2014
Synonyms: Psalmopoeus copanensis Gabriel & Sherwood, 2020, Psalmopoeus sandersoni Gabriel & Sherwood, 2020, Psalmopoeus petenensis Gabriel & Sherwood, 2020
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
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Live insects such as crickets and roaches
It comes from Central American rainforest, so conditions should not be allowed to dry out.
Being arboreal it needs a tall, vertical enclosure with cork bark or similar anchor points for webbing, plus a hide that mimics a tree hollow.
Offer active live prey such as crickets and roaches, and remove uneaten items within a day.
Psalmopoeus species have no urticating hairs and either bolt or bite when cornered. They are very fast, so handling is best avoided entirely.
It is extremely reclusive and rarely visible by day. Because its wild locality is deliberately withheld, check the provenance of any specimen offered.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The average lifespan of Darth Maul Tarantula is Females 9-12 years / males 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Darth Maul Tarantula typically reaches Body 4.5-5.1cm (female), leg span about 16cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Darth Maul Tarantula feeds on: Live insects such as crickets and roaches. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Darth Maul Tarantula varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026