{"product_id":"pamphobeteus-sp-cascada-cascada-birdeater-tarantula","title":"Pamphobeteus sp. Cascada | Cascada Birdeater Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;max-width:860px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:18px 16px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5);border-radius:10px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1f2937;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fb;border-radius:7px;padding:14px 16px;text-align:center;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\n    Pamphobeteus sp. Cascada — Cascada Birdeater\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;max-width:860px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:16px;background:#f4f6fb;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1f2937;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePamphobeteus sp. Cascada is a big, impressive Ecuadorian Pampho that can develop a striking dark appearance, long legs, and the substantial presence this genus is known for. It is a fantastic species for keepers who enjoy large New World tarantulas with plenty of personality and attitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:9px;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⚠️ Special Notices\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eLarge, defensive Pampho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cascada can be fast, defensive, and high-strung, especially as it grows. Give it a secure enclosure, plenty of room to move, and avoid unnecessary handling. This is a tarantula I prefer to respect rather than routinely handle.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a terrestrial enclosure with deep substrate and enough room for the tarantula to establish a secure retreat. Good ventilation is important, and the enclosure should never be swampy.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; setup videos:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check out the Urban Tarantulas YouTube channel for care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#5b7c99;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWatch Urban Tarantulas on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🕷️ Care Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–78°F (24–26°C). Pamphobeteus generally do well without excessive heat. Warmer temperatures can encourage faster growth because the tarantula molts more often.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAround 75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Keep the substrate appropriately moist without creating swampy conditions or allowing it to become bone-dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation works well. Provide enough substrate for a small retreat and keep the setup secure. A FREE container is available at checkout IF requested; it is not included otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eUse a terrestrial enclosure approximately 2–3x the tarantula’s body size, with enough substrate for burrowing or a secure retreat. Adjust the enclosure as the specimen grows.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA large terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x the tarantula’s body size is appropriate, with deep enough substrate for a secure retreat and plenty of floor space. Larger individuals deserve a sturdy, escape-proof setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🍽️ General Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n          Crickets + roaches (Dubia, Red Runner, Lobster) make an excellent staple diet. Babies should receive baby crickets or appropriately sized baby roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill it by crushing the head, leave it in the enclosure, then remove leftovers or the bolus.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein. For super large specimens, an occasional pinky\/hopper mouse or feeder lizard can be offered very sparingly; excess calcium can cause constipation and pooping issues.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📚 In-depth Facts\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePamphobeteus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. \"Cascada\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCascada Birdeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–78°F (24–26°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEcuador\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNew World terrestrial; large-growing, heavy-bodied tarantula that may use burrows or secure retreats.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFemale: approximately 7–8+ inch DLS; Male: approximately 6–8 inch DLS. Individual maximum size can vary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eYes. As a New World tarantula, Cascada can use urticating hairs defensively and may kick them when disturbed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFast. This is a large-growing Pamphobeteus, and warmer conditions generally encourage faster growth through more frequent molts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFemale: potentially 15+ years with proper care. Male: commonly around 3–5 years. Individual longevity varies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCrickets and roaches, including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies take appropriately sized baby crickets and roaches. Large adults can handle substantial prey, but oversized meals should be avoided.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:33%;padding:13px 14px;color:#475569;font-weight:700;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"width:67%;padding:13px 14px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIdeal for keepers who love large, fast, defensive New World tarantulas and want a dramatic Pamphobeteus with serious presence. Cascada is especially rewarding for keepers who appreciate observing natural defensive behavior rather than expecting a docile display animal.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📱 Follow me on social media\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\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\/p\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#5b7c99;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#2ea8a1;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#4f46e5;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#d8963a;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;min-height:42px;padding:11px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:#d26a6a;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;background:#f8fafc;color:#334155;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;border-top:1px solid #eef2f7;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e\n          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.\n          \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.\n          \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.\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Female - 6inch big beauty - recent molt. 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