Description
Scientific Name: Psalmopoeus reduncus
Common names: Costa Rican Orange Mouth
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Adult Size: 12cm to 13cm
Type: New World, Arboreal (No urticating bristles like other Psalmopoeus)
Growth Rate: Fast
Temperament: Not for beginners. Defensive, fast and aggressive if provoked.
Lifespan: Females (10 to 12 years) | Males (2 to 3 years)
Origin: Costa Rica
Recommended Climate: 26-28°C (Summer), 22-24°C (Winter)
Recommended Humidity: 70-80% with good ventilation
Basic Enclosure Requirements: Arboreal setup with at least 4 x the size of the spider in vertical space, 10cm to 15cm of substrate, a vertical shelter like hollow cork bark or bamboo and a customary water dish.
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Scientific Name: Psalmopoeus reduncus
Common names: Costa Rican Orange Mouth
Description to follow