{"product_id":"cascada-birdeater-tarantula-pamphobeteus-sp-cascada","title":"Cascada Birdeater Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. 'Cascada')","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePamphobeteus sp. 'Cascada' (Cascada Birdeater Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 2 inch Pamphobeteus that already has some size on it. The Cascada is a South American birdeater sold under its trade name, and the genus finishes as heavy-bodied terrestrials around 7.5 to 9 inches across, with mature males turning iridescent purple. At 2 inches these captive-bred juveniles are past the tiny sling stage and eat like every Pamphobeteus does: hard and often. Grab a Cascada today and watch it pack on size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep the Cascada Birdeater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inches now, past the tiny sling stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e big appetite and quick molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Big Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e the genus runs about 7.5 to 9 inches leg span as adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should the Cascada Birdeater be kept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e the genus runs about 7.5 to 9 inches leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Burrow Buddy now, with moist-leaning substrate 4 to 6 inches deep, a hide and room to dig. Adults need a large custom terrestrial, about 18 x 18 x 12 inches or bigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 to 80 degrees F. Cooler room temperatures are fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 to 75 percent. Moist lower substrate, drier surface and cross ventilation. Don't let it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dish with pebbles in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e a strong feeder. Juveniles eat once or twice a week; adults every one to two weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e bold but skittish and fast. It kicks urticating hairs when stressed, so keep them out of your eyes and airway. A watch-only tarantula, not a handling pet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive-Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e raised in captivity, sold at 2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold as Pamphobeteus sp. 'Cascada', a trade name for a Pamphobeteus that hasn't been matched to a described species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMind the Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e a heavy Pamphobeteus and a fall don't mix. Keep climbing height low as it grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Level 3: Intermediate.\u003c\/strong\u003e One animal, shipped live on FedEx Overnight, Monday to Wednesday. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","offers":[{"title":"2\" (Juvenile) CB","offer_id":67800045879613,"sku":"BZ-T-PCASCADA-2","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7755\/4493\/files\/bz-t-pcascada-2-90cddd9a.jpg?v=1792980727","url":"https:\/\/www.bigzs.shop\/products\/cascada-birdeater-tarantula-pamphobeteus-sp-cascada","provider":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}