How big do Chevron tarantulas get?

4-7 inches
This tarantula is an arboreal species native to the tropical island of Trinidad. Adults of this species range from 4-7 inches and feature chevron markings on their abdomen, and a brown or olive coloration.

Are Psalmopoeus Cambridgei poisonous?

The Trinidad chevron tarantula, Psalmopoeus cambridgei, is a tree-dwelling spider which builds funnel-shaped webs. It is native to the West Indies, and produces a toxin to avert predators. A bite from one of these spiders causes pain and inflammation, but, like that of most tarantulas, is otherwise harmless.

Is Psalmopoeus Cambridgei Old World?

-Trinidad Chevron. Type: New World, Arboreal. Does NOT have urticating bristles.

What is the biggest spider in Trinidad?

Trinidad chevron tarantula
Trinidad chevron tarantula, Psalmopoeus cambridgei. TRAITS. A large spider, maximum size 11-14cm across the legs, with chevrons (V-shaped marks) on the abdomen (Fig. 1).

Does Tobago have huge spiders?

HORRIFYING footage of an enormous spider creeping through a house has left shocked viewers insisting “a demon” has been caught on camera. The clip shows the gigantic creature on a wall inside a home on the Caribbean island of Tobago as it stretches out its long, furry legs.

Does Trinidad have any poisonous spiders?

There are two poisonous types of spiders in T, the Brown Widow (Latrodectus geometricus) and the Sac spider (miturgidae), but she explained that it is very unlikely that a healthy adult would die from their bite: all spiders bite but they use different types of venom and most of them have just enough to kill small …

What is the largest tarantula in the world?

Goliath bird-eating tarantula
The Goliath bird-eating tarantula is the biggest tarantula in the world. The body measures up to 4.75 inches (12 centimeters) with a leg span of up to 11 inches (28 centimeters).

Are there giant spiders in Trinidad?

Psalmopoeus cambridgei, the Trinidad chevron tarantula, is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae, endemic to Trinidad….

Psalmopoeus cambridgei
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Araneae

What kind of Cage is best for a tarantula?

Secondly, consideration should be given to their arboreal nature, allowing opportunities to climb on vertical objects and hide away from bright sunlight. Arboreal tarantulas like Psalmopoeus cambridgei are generally best kept in cages which offer considerable height.

Is there a female Red Leg tarantula in the hobby?

Rarely available in the hobby, here is your chance to get a beautiful captive-bred sub-adult female… Brachypelma boehmei is also known as the Mexican Fire Leg, Blood Leg or Red Leg. This tarantula is c.. Brachypelma emilia is also known as the Mexican Red Leg.

What kind of tarantulas live in Trinidad?

Possessing a subtle beauty, the Trinidad Chevron (Latin name Psalmopoeus cambridgei) is one of the “original” pet tarantulas, having been kept and bred for decades. Unlike many other tarantula species that we’ve covered recently this is an arboreal (tree-dwelling) spider, being mainly olive green in color with bright orange markings on the legs.

What makes a good tarantula tank decor?

For arboreal tarantulas like the Trinidad Chevron arguably the most important element of tank decor is the provision of vertical hides. These mimic the tress that Psalmopoeus cambridgei would naturally rest on, and hide within.