{"product_id":"darth-maul-psalmopoeus-victori","title":"Darth Maul (Psalmopoeus Victori)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eDarth Maul Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking New World arboreal from Mexico, famous in the hobby for its dark coloration and dramatic \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"202\"\u003ered-orange abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"225\"\u003ePsalmopoeus victori\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast, active species with an impressive feeding response and classic \u003cem data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"313\"\u003ePsalmopoeus\u003c\/em\u003e personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darth Maul Tarantula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"437\"\u003ePsalmopoeus victori\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eHabitat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e5–6 inches (12–15 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eFemales: approximately 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eMales: approximately 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, skittish and potentially defensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eColoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eDeep \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eblack to charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e overall coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"811\"\u003ered to orange abdomen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eDark legs with subtle lighter highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eMature specimens develop particularly dramatic contrast between the dark body and reddish abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eThe black-and-red combination is what gives this species its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eDarth Maul\u003c\/strong\u003e nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal — height and vertical retreats are important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of moisture-retaining substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eVertical cork bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eCork tubes or hollow retreats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eBranches and foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eWebbing anchor points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eWater dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eGive it a secure vertical retreat and plenty of anchor points. \u003cem data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003ePsalmopoeus\u003c\/em\u003e species can create impressive silk retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts and appropriately sized feeder insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eSlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3x per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 7–14 days depending on body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eExpect a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003equick and decisive feeding response\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e🖤 Dramatic black-and-red coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e🌳 Beautiful arboreal behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e🕸️ Excellent web builder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e⚡ Active and fast-moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e🇲🇽 Unusual Mexican species for collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e⭐ Excellent addition to a \u003cem data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003ePsalmopoeus\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2064\" 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