Psalmopoeus pulcher — Fact Sheet
Psalmopoeus pulcher · Psalmopoeus pulcher
📋 At a glance
| Adult size | 14-17 cm |
| Lifespan | 8-25 years |
| Subspecies | No captive-care subspecies split |
| Origin | See the full care guide for distribution details. |
| Activity | Nocturnal |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Legal | CITES: not listed; EU: not listed; local rules still apply |
🏠 Enclosure
- Use the enclosure dimensions, heating, humidity, and safety values from the structured care profile and full care guide.
🌡️ Temperature
- Basking spot: 24-27 °C
- Warm zone: 22-27 °C
- Cool zone: 20-23 °C
- Night: 20-23 °C
🪳 Feeding
- Feed according to the prey type and schedule in the structured care profile; remove uneaten prey promptly.
🩺 Health — warning signs
- Watch for appetite loss, abnormal posture, injury, breathing issues, failed shedding or molting, and sustained weight loss.