{"product_id":"phormictopus-sp-sabana-sabana-phormictopus-tarantula","title":"Phormictopus sp. Sabana | Sabana Phormictopus 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    Phormictopus sp. Sabana\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;\"\u003ePhormictopus sp. Sabana is a large, powerful New World tarantula with the bold presence and strong feeding response that make Phormictopus such an exciting group to keep. This is a terrestrial species for collectors who enjoy watching a tarantula grow into a substantial, impressive adult.\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 and energetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phormictopus sp. Sabana can be fast, defensive, and quick to react when disturbed. I recommend treating this as a display animal and giving it a secure enclosure rather than planning on routine handling.\n          \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a terrestrial tarantula that benefits from plenty of floor space and enough substrate to establish a retreat. Good ventilation is important, and the enclosure should never be swampy or bone-dry.\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;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C). Warmer temperatures usually mean 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 allowing the enclosure to become swampy or 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. 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 establishing a secure retreat. Increase enclosure size 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;\"\u003eProvide a spacious terrestrial enclosure around 2–3x the tarantula’s body size, with plenty of floor space and enough substrate for a secure retreat. Large adults should have 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\u003ePhormictopus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. \"Sabana\"\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;\"\u003eSabana Phormictopus\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;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°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;\"\u003eDominican Republic, Caribbean; the exact locality and taxonomic status of this undescribed form can vary by source.\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 species that may burrow or establish a secure retreat.\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 5–7 inch DLS. Exact maximum size is uncertain for this undescribed species.\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. This New World tarantula 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. Phormictopus are known for strong growth rates, making Sabana an exciting species to watch develop into a large adult.\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 10–15+ years with proper care. Male: typically much shorter after maturity. Exact longevity for this undescribed form is uncertain.\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 take 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;\"\u003eGreat for keepers who love large Caribbean tarantulas, fast growth, and bold feeding responses. Sabana is an exciting choice for collectors who appreciate big terrestrial Phormictopus and don't mind a tarantula with plenty of attitude.\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 - 4inch + Rare species - Great appetite - Beautiful colors","offer_id":48043307991203,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male - 4in - excellent if you want a \"pair\" for your female","offer_id":48043308023971,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/images_af744bb5-0143-4069-94e6-2f0a6c52965c.jpg?v=1787724104","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/phormictopus-sp-sabana-sabana-phormictopus-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}