{"product_id":"pamphobeteus-sp-antinous-big-black-birdeater-tarantula","title":"Pamphobeteus Sp. antinous - Big Black Birdeater Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fb;color:#1f2937;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:4px solid transparent;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff,#ffffff) padding-box,linear-gradient(90deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5,#d8963a,#d26a6a) border-box;padding:16px;margin-bottom:16px;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n    Pamphobeteus cf. antinous “Big Black” — Big Black Birdeater\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Pamphobeteus cf. antinous “Big Black” is one of the most impressive and unique members of the Pamphobeteus genus. Known for its incredibly dark coloration, this tarantula almost appears to absorb light, creating a deep black appearance that becomes even more dramatic as it matures. A true giant among terrestrial tarantulas, this species is a stunning choice for collectors who appreciate massive size, powerful presence, and rare beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e⭐ Special Notices\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%;padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:68%;padding:14px;\"\u003eThis dark giant Pamphobeteus variety is highly admired by collectors because of its incredible coloration and impressive adult appearance. As they grow larger, their deep black tones become even more striking, making them a true centerpiece tarantula.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eSetup Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eProvide a secure terrestrial enclosure with deep substrate, a hide, and good ventilation. This is a large-bodied species with a strong feeding response and should always be given enough space as it matures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eVideo Resources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eCheck out my care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos on the Urban Tarantulas YouTube channel: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"color:#4f46e5;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🕷️ Care Details\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eAround 75–78°F (24–26°C). Pamphobeteus generally thrive at moderate temperatures. Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Keep the substrate lightly moist but never swampy. Avoid bone-dry conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eUse a secure terrestrial enclosure with substrate depth for natural behaviors and a hide. Upgrade as the tarantula grows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eA large terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x body size with deep substrate, a hide, and enough room for this giant species to move comfortably.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e🍽️ General Diet\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eI 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e📚 In-depth Facts\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003ePamphobeteus cf. antinous “Big Black”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eBig Black Birdeater, Black Pamphobeteus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eAround 75–78°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e75–80% with good ventilation and a properly maintained enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003ePeru region locality (cf. antinous form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eTerrestrial, giant-bodied, moderate webbing, occasional burrower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eFemale DLS: approximately 8–9 inches. Male DLS: approximately 6–7 inches. Maximum size: around 9 inches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eYes. This species may kick urticating hairs when stressed and should be given space when disturbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eFast. Pamphobeteus are known for excellent appetites and strong growth rates compared to many other large tarantulas.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eFemales can live 15+ years. Males typically live around 3–5 years after maturity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eA powerful feeding response is common. Large adults can take impressive prey items due to their size and strength.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eGreat for keepers who love massive, dark-colored tarantulas and want a rare Pamphobeteus with incredible adult appearance and display appeal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\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.\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:block;background:#5b7c99;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:block;background:#2ea8a1;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\" style=\"display:block;background:#4f46e5;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\" style=\"display:block;background:#d8963a;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:block;background:#d26a6a;color:#ffffff;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:8px;\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:14px;color:#334155;font-size:19px;\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Disclaimer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\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\u003e\n    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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Handling 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\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Female - 7inches + DISPLAY SPECIMEN - omg!","offer_id":47920869540003,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female - 5inches + beauty!!! gorgeous blacks","offer_id":47920869572771,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/ccac56_fa2b50de20cf4d409dd94426468a0479_mv2.jpg?v=1784864092","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/pamphobeteus-sp-antinous-big-black-birdeater-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}