{"product_id":"psalmopoeus-victori-mexican-red-and-black-tree-spider-5","title":"Psalmopoeus victori (Mexican Red and Black Tree Spider)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"236\"\u003ePsalmopoeus victori\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eMexican Bronze Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a relatively new and highly distinctive species in the \u003cem data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"352\"\u003ePsalmopoeus\u003c\/em\u003e genus, described in 2013. Endemic to the tropical forests of Veracruz, Mexico, it stands out with its rich bronze-green coloration, subtle copper iridescence, and darker femoral bands. Adults display a lustrous metallic sheen that intensifies under warm light, while juveniles begin with pale tan hues that darken with successive molts. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eP. victori\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests along the Gulf coastal plain, retreating into tree hollows, under loose bark, and within thick tangles of vines. It is a swift, secretive species that relies on dense web retreats for security and humidity control. Although quick to hide when disturbed, it often remains visible near its retreat entrance, making it an engaging species for experienced keepers who appreciate New World arboreals with understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Psalmopoeus victori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico (Veracruz region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Evergreen and Semi-Deciduous Forest (100–600 m elevation); coastal lowlands with warm, humid conditions year-round (temperatures 76–86°F, RH 75–85%), moderate airflow, and high canopy density interspersed with seasonal rainfall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919405441265,"sku":"1002:PsalVic","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Psalmopoeusvictori.jpg?v=1746397705","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/psalmopoeus-victori-mexican-red-and-black-tree-spider-5","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}