Pamphobeteus sp. “Goliath Santo Domingo” — Rare Giant Variety
The Pamphobeteus sp. “Goliath Santo Domingo” is an exceptionally rare and highly sought-after variety of Pamphobeteus known among collectors for its massive size, impressive presence, and unique locality history. This true giant form can reach incredible dimensions of up to 9–10 inches, making it one of the most desirable Pamphobeteus for keepers who love enormous display tarantulas with incredible feeding behavior.
| ⭐ Special Notices |
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| Rare Variety |
This is a highly desirable Pamphobeteus locality/variety prized by collectors for its exceptional size potential. The “Goliath” form represents one of the larger examples within the genus and is a true centerpiece tarantula. |
| Setup Notes |
Provide a secure terrestrial enclosure with deep substrate, a hide, and good ventilation. This species is large, powerful, and fast-growing, making a proper enclosure setup important as it matures. |
| Video Resources |
Check out my care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos on the Urban Tarantulas YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UrbanTarantulas
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| 🕷️ Care Details |
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| 🌡️ Temperature |
Around 75–78°F (24–26°C). Pamphobeteus generally do well at slightly cooler temperatures than some other tropical giants. Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often. |
| 💧 Humidity |
75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Keep the substrate moist but never swampy. Avoid overly dry conditions. |
| 🏠 Housing |
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| Babies |
1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise. |
| Juveniles |
Use a secure terrestrial enclosure with enough substrate for burrowing behavior and a hide. Upgrade as the tarantula grows. |
| Adults |
A large terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x body size with deep substrate, a hide, and enough room for this giant species to move comfortably. |
| 🍽️ General Diet |
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| 🍽️ Feeding |
I feed crickets and roaches including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies eat baby crickets and roaches. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it, then remove leftovers or bolus. Super large specimens can occasionally receive a pinky/hopper mouse or feeder lizard very sparingly; excess calcium can cause constipation and pooping issues. |
| 📚 In-depth Facts |
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| 🕷️ Latin name / Scientific name |
Pamphobeteus sp. “Goliath Santo Domingo” |
| 📛 Common name(s) |
Goliath Santo Domingo Pamphobeteus, Rare Giant Pamphobeteus Variety |
| 🌡️ Temperature |
Around 75–78°F (24–26°C) |
| 💧 Humidity |
75–80% with good ventilation |
| 📍 Locale |
Santo Domingo locality |
| 🏷️ Category |
Terrestrial, giant-bodied, moderate webbing, occasional burrower |
| 📏 Size |
Female DLS: around 9–10 inches. Male DLS: around 7–8 inches. Maximum size: approximately 10 inches. |
| 🪶 Urticating hairs |
Yes. This species may kick urticating hairs when stressed and should be given space when disturbed. |
| ⏳ Growth rate |
Fast. Pamphobeteus are known for strong appetites and rapid growth compared to many large terrestrial species. |
| 🧭 Life span |
Females can live 15+ years. Males typically live around 3–5 years after maturity. |
| 🍽️ Feeding |
A very strong feeding response is common. This giant variety enjoys appropriately sized crickets and roaches. |
| 🎯 Recommended levels |
Great for keepers who love rare giant tarantulas and want a massive terrestrial species with impressive size, personality, and display appeal. |
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| ⚠️ Safety Disclaimer |
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Safety 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.
If 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.
Handling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being. |
