Venezuelan Sun Tiger Spider (Latin name: Psalmopoeus irminia), also known as the Venezuelan Tiger Rump Spider, is native to the tropical rainforests of eastern Venezuela. It is a very striking and classic arboreal pet bird-eating spider species. Compa
Chinese name: Venezuelan Sun Tiger
Scientific name: venezuelansun
Family: aviculariinae
Latin name: Psalmopoeus irminia
Subfamily: Selenocosmiinae
Size: Adult size of about 15-17 centimeters in leg span
Habit: Arboreal and also digs burrows, especially in the early stages of growth. Requires a temperature of 27-30 degrees Celsius and humidity of 75%. Requires a larger space.
Venezuelan Sun Tiger: also known as the Venezuelan Tiger Rump Spider, it is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae native to the tropical rainforests of eastern Venezuela. Keeping them is relatively simple, just provide a piece of bark for more activity space and damp substrate to regulate the humidity of the enclosure, and they can be well kept. As juveniles, they are very fast and become somewhat aggressive after molting.
A very striking and classic arboreal pet bird-eating spider, with bright orange-red markings on a black background. They are agile and may bite with a relatively potent venom, making them one of the less suitable species for beginners. Juveniles are similar in appearance to their relatives from Trinidad and Tobago, the Tiger Rump Spider.
Experienced people who love pet bird-eating spiders suggest keeping the Venezuelan Sun Tiger Spider (Latin name: Psalmopoeus irminia). It has a bad temper and strong aggressiveness. Once it feels its territory is being invaded, it will assume a standard defensive posture, and larger individuals may even rub their chelicerate and make a distinct "hissing" sound. If kept as a pet at home, you should be particularly careful and avoid deliberately provoking it to avoid being attacked.
1. Emaciation
When you find that the spider's body becomes dull, the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation has occurred. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well and experiencing long-term hunger leading to malnutrition.
2. Enteritis
On the contrary to emaciation, this condition is caused by overeating. The owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it with food at a low temperature, which can cause bloating and abdominal pain in the spider, eventually leading to enteritis.
3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not have high requirements for the environment, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer with high temperature and humidity, if the spider's cage is far from the ventilation opening, it may cause the spider to be in a state close to heatstroke, resulting in paralysis of the legs and hemiplegia.
4. Constipation
The main reason for constipation is often not drinking water. Besides eating, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the moisture in the food cannot supply the spider's body with the necessary water.
5. Black necrosis disease
Not eating or moving, decreased spirits, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are signs of black necrosis disease in spiders. The reason for this condition is that the water and food are not fresh. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it can be infected with black necrosis disease, which can lead to death in severe cases.
6. Mold disease
Especially in the south, in the hot and humid weather of summer, the spider's body surface is easily invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become stiffer, and the body becomes more damp. Bacteria thrive and reproduce in such an environment, causing the spider to develop mold spots.
7. Parasites
Parasites can be considered the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is a small insect, it is okay, but those aggressive parasites will wriggle on the spider's body, which looks very disgusting. Besides affecting the spider's rest, it may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.
Suitable temperature is 26-28℃, suitable humidity is 85%. It is recommended to use damp peat, coconut brick, and clay as substrates. Their small juveniles are very fast, so attention should be paid to prevent escape during feeding. A piece of bark in the feeding box can provide them with more space for activities and also give them a place to hide. Otherwise, when the feeding box is opened, they may suddenly jump out and disappear in front of you.
They can also dig holes when living in trees, especially during their early years. The recommended temperature is 27-30℃, with a humidity of 75%. It is recommended to use damp peat, coconut brick, and clay as substrates. A piece of bark in the feeding box can provide them with more space for activities and also give them a place to hide. Otherwise, when the feeding box is opened, they may suddenly jump out and disappear in front of you. As for feeding, their fierce nature makes them dare to attack prey larger than themselves, so there is usually nothing they can't handle.
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