{"product_id":"psalmopoeus-cambridgei-trinidad-chevron-tarantula","title":"Psalmopoeus cambridgei - Trinidad Chevron 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;\"\u003ePsalmopoeus cambridgei – Trinidad Chevron 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 Trinidad Chevron is one of the most impressive New World arboreals in the hobby, known for its fast growth, bold feeding response, heavy webbing, and beautiful greenish-bronze tones with striking chevron markings. This is a large, alert, display-focused tarantula with plenty of personality and a serious “respect my space” attitude.\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 fast, powerful arboreal species that appreciates height, cork bark, anchor points, and a secure retreat. I recommend a well-ventilated vertical setup with slightly moisture-retentive substrate and plenty of structure for webbing.\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;\"\u003ePsalmopoeus cambridgei is a fantastic display tarantula, but it is not a handling species. Expect speed, strong feeding responses, and occasional defensive posturing, especially during rehousing or enclosure maintenance.\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;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C). Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often, but I prefer stable warmth over extreme 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;\"\u003eAim for about 75–80% inside the enclosure with good airflow. Keep part of the substrate lightly moist, avoid stagnant conditions, and never let the setup become swampy or bone dry for long periods. 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 vial up to 5 inches tall x 2 inches in diameter with ventilation. Add a little substrate, a small piece of cork bark or fake foliage, and light moisture in one area. FREE vial 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;\"\u003eJuveniles over about 2 inches do well in a 7–8 inch tall arboreal enclosure with cork bark, fake plants, and anchor points for webbing. Open carefully and give yourself space, because this species can move very quickly.\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 should have a 12–16 inch tall arboreal enclosure with vertical cork bark, strong ventilation, and a secure hide area. This species gets large, webs heavily, and looks excellent when given a clean vertical display setup.\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\u003ePsalmopoeus cambridgei\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;\"\u003eTrinidad Chevron Tarantula, Chevron 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;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C), with steady warmth and strong airflow.\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 humid but breathable, with no swampy substrate or stale air.\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;\"\u003eTrinidad, in the Caribbean. This species is strongly associated with warm, humid forested habitats and arboreal retreats.\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 arboreal; fast, web-heavy, defensive when stressed, and best kept with vertical bark and secure hiding areas.\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, around 4.5–5.5 inches DLS. Large females can be very impressive display animals.\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;\"\u003ePsalmopoeus do not have the typical kickable urticating hairs seen in many New World tarantulas. Instead, this species relies on speed, threat postures, and retreating into its webbed hide.\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. Babies usually grow quickly with steady feeding, warm conditions, and proper moisture 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 10–15 years with good care; males usually live about 3–5 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 bold, reliable eater. Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches, and remove uneaten prey or bolus. This species often takes food aggressively once settled.\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;\"\u003eExcellent for keepers who love large New World arboreals with dramatic feeding responses and beautiful display behavior.\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 - juvenile - 4 to 5in","offer_id":47756970918051,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female - 8in + female - MONSTER - Display specimen","offer_id":47756970950819,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/urban-tarantulas-trinidad-chevron-cambridgei-2.jpg?v=1780977287","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/psalmopoeus-cambridgei-trinidad-chevron-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}