{"product_id":"ewok-pruriens-peruvian-green-velvet-tarantula-amazing-beginner","title":"Ewok pruriens - Peruvian Green Velvet Tarantula - amazing beginner","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f6fb; color: #1f2937; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 3px solid transparent; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0 0 14px 0; box-shadow: rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px; background-image: linear-gradient(#ffffff,#ffffff),linear-gradient(135deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5,#d8963a,#d26a6a); background-origin: border-box; background-clip: padding-box,border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f2937; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 800;\"\u003ePeruvian Green Velvet Tarantula — Ewok pruriens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 9px; padding: 14px 16px; box-shadow: rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;\"\u003eThe Peruvian Green Velvet Tarantula is a rare and underrated New World terrestrial with a soft olive-green shimmer, plush-looking setae, and a secretive personality that makes it especially fun to watch settle into a webbed retreat. I like this species for keepers who appreciate unusual South American tarantulas with beautiful coloration and a more naturalistic, display-style setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px; color: #1f2937;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecial Notices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eThis species does best in a terrestrial enclosure with a secure hide, moderate substrate depth, and enough structure to web around the entrance of its retreat. Keep the substrate slightly moist in one area with good ventilation, but avoid a wet or stagnant setup. This is a less commonly offered species, so I recommend keeping care simple, stable, and conservative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos, check out my YouTube channel to see how I keep and feed my tarantulas: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 11px 16px; background: #4f46e5; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eWatch Urban Tarantulas on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eCare Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e72–78°F works well for this species. It can be kept a touch cooler than many tropical tarantulas, and warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eKeep around 60–70% with one slightly moist area and good airflow. Do not keep it swampy or bone-dry. Water dishes are optional; I usually skip them except for larger species.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation. Add lightly packed substrate, a tiny starter hide, and a little moss or leaf litter for webbing. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eUse a terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x body size with moderate substrate depth, a cork hide, and webbing anchors. Keep one side slightly moist and the rest well ventilated.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eAdults do well in a secure terrestrial setup with floor space, a snug hide, and a moisture gradient. Give them enough substrate to dig and enough décor to build a comfortable webbed retreat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🍽️ Crickets + roaches are my staples, including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies take baby crickets or baby roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it in the enclosure, then remove leftovers or bolus after feeding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor super large specimens, a pinky\/hopper mouse or feeder lizard can be offered very sparingly as an occasional treat, but excess calcium can cause constipation and pooping issues. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eIn-depth Facts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEwok pruriens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003ePeruvian Green Velvet Tarantula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e60–70% with slightly moist areas and good ventilation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003ePeru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eTerrestrial, opportunistic burrower, moderate webbing around retreats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFemales around 4–5 inches DLS; males usually smaller and leggier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eYes, but hardly kick.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eSlow to moderate, with steady growth when kept stable and fed consistently\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFemales around 10–15 years; males around 3–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eOffer appropriately sized crickets or roaches. This species may be a little shy at times, so drop prey near the hide entrance and remove anything uneaten.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; padding: 13px 14px; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eA great choice for keepers who enjoy rarer South American terrestrial species, beautiful natural coloration, and tarantulas that reward patience with a clean, webbed display setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eFollow me on social media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🎁 Follow me on social media and receive an additional freebie*\u003cbr\u003e*Email me after you follow to let me know you’re a follower so I can include it.\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin: 5px 6px 5px 0; padding: 11px 16px; background: #d26a6a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin: 5px 6px 5px 0; padding: 11px 16px; background: #4f46e5; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin: 5px 6px 5px 0; padding: 11px 16px; background: #2ea8a1; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin: 5px 6px 5px 0; padding: 11px 16px; background: #5b7c99; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; min-height: 42px; line-height: 22px; margin: 5px 6px 5px 0; padding: 11px 16px; background: #d8963a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; filter: brightness(1);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSafety Disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 16px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSafety Disclaimer: Tarantula bites are extremely rare, and there are no recorded human fatalities. Venom strength varies by species; Old World tarantulas are usually more potent than New World tarantulas, with Poecilotheria known for especially strong venom. Larger tarantulas may also deliver more venom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf bitten, stay calm. Most symptoms fade within minutes to hours, though potent species may cause discomfort for up to a week. In 13 years, I’ve only been bitten once, and symptoms were gone after one week. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Well started babies - 1inch plus - taking down small crickets","offer_id":47838096326819,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female - Adult - 5in - Display Specimen - inquire","offer_id":47838096359587,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/18OBOX-jumbo.webp?v=1783116172","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/ewok-pruriens-peruvian-green-velvet-tarantula-amazing-beginner","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}