{"product_id":"pamphobeteus-vespertinus-ecuadorian-red-bloom-tarantula","title":"Pamphobeteus vespertinus - Ecuadorian Red Bloom Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto 12px auto; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 16px 18px; border: 3px solid transparent; border-radius: 10px; background: linear-gradient(#f4f6fb,#f4f6fb) padding-box,linear-gradient(135deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5,#d8963a,#d26a6a) border-box; color: #1f2937; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; text-align: center;\"\u003ePamphobeteus vespertinus – Ecuadorian Red Bloom Tarantula\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto 14px auto; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1f2937; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; background: #f4f6fb;\"\u003eThe Ecuadorian Red Bloom Tarantula is a large, impressive Pamphobeteus with bold growth, a powerful feeding response, and beautiful reddish bloom tones as it matures. This is a heavy-bodied New World terrestrial with the size, appetite, and dramatic presence that make Pamphobeteus one of my favorite genera to raise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px; color: #1f2937; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSpecial Notices\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eSetup notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eThis is a large, heavy-bodied terrestrial tarantula, so I keep the enclosure low, secure, and practical. Give it generous floor space, a sturdy hide, moderate substrate depth, and no excessive climbing height. A fall can be dangerous for a spider this big.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eKeeper note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePamphobeteus vespertinus\u003c\/em\u003e is best kept as a hands-off display tarantula. Expect speed, a strong feeding response, and urticating hairs when stressed. I use tools during maintenance and give this genus space to move safely.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eCare videos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eCheck out the Urban Tarantulas YouTube channel for care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas: \u003ca style=\"color: #4f46e5; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eUrban Tarantulas on YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🧰 Care Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eKeep around 72–78°F (22–26°C). Pamphobeteus generally do better with stable, moderate warmth instead of being pushed too hot. Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often, but I avoid overheating this genus.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eAim for about 75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Keep the substrate slightly moisture-retentive, especially for babies and juveniles, but never swampy or stale. Water dishes are optional; I usually skip them except for larger species.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Babies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eUse a 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation and enough substrate for security. Add a tiny hide or starter burrow, and keep one area lightly moist without soaking the cup. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Juveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eLarger specimens should be kept in an enclosure around 2–3x body size, flexible by the individual. Give juveniles floor space, a secure hide, moderate substrate depth, and good ventilation. They can grow quickly, so be ready to size them up as they molt.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Adults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eAdults need a secure terrestrial enclosure with generous floor space, a sturdy hide, and enough substrate to cushion the spider and support light digging. Keep the height conservative because adult Pamphobeteus are large, heavy-bodied tarantulas that should not have a long fall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral Diet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eCrickets + roaches work great, especially Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies should get baby crickets or baby roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it, then remove leftovers or bolus. Occasional treat for super large specimens: pinky\/hopper mouse or feeder lizard very sparingly; excess calcium can cause constipation\/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\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eIn-depth Facts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePamphobeteus vespertinus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eEcuadorian Red Bloom Tarantula, Red Bloom Tarantula.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e72–78°F (22–26°C), with stable, moderate warmth and no excessive heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eAbout 75–80% inside the enclosure. Keep it lightly humid with airflow, avoiding both swampy substrate and bone-dry conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eEcuador. I treat this species as a humid South American terrestrial that appreciates moderate temperatures, moisture-retentive substrate, and steady ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eNew World terrestrial; large, fast-growing, moisture-loving, opportunistic burrower with a strong feeding response and impressive display size.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFemales commonly reach about 7–8 inches DLS; males are usually smaller and leggier, around 6–7 inches DLS. Max size is typically around 8 inches DLS, with females becoming thick, powerful, and impressive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eYes. This New World terrestrial can kick urticating hairs when stressed, and larger specimens can be surprisingly quick. I recommend using tools during maintenance and keeping handling to a minimum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFast for a large terrestrial. Babies and juveniles can put on size quickly with regular feeding, steady moisture, and stable temperatures because they molt more often.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eFemales commonly live around 12–18+ years with good care; males usually live about 4–6 years.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eUsually a strong, bold eater. Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches, and remove uneaten prey or bolus. Pamphobeteus often grow quickly when fed consistently, but I still avoid overfeeding heavy-bodied specimens.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 34%; vertical-align: top; color: #475569; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66%; vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 13px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003eGreat for lovers of large, colorful New World terrestrials who want size, appetite, speed, and dramatic growth. Best for keepers comfortable with bigger tarantulas, and a confident hands-off approach.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e📱 Follow me on social media\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #1f2937;\"\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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #5b7c99; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; flex: 1 1 150px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #4f46e5; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; flex: 1 1 150px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #2ea8a1; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; flex: 1 1 150px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #d8963a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; flex: 1 1 150px; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 42px; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; background: #d26a6a; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; flex: 1 1 150px; text-align: center;\" 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\u003cth style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; text-align: left; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Disclaimer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top; color: #1f2937; padding: 14px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\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\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Female - beauty - 6.5inch specimen - 6 year old specimen","offer_id":47760104718499,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/Vespertinus-pamphobetus.png?v=1781067027","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/pamphobeteus-vespertinus-ecuadorian-red-bloom-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}