Midnight Black Birdeater Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Pamphobeteus sp. 'Tigris'). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
A sling that grows like it has somewhere to be.
Pamphobeteus sp. 'Tigris' is one of the Andean-foothill birdeaters, a group that turns small slings into heavy-bodied giants faster than almost anything else in the hobby. Adults in this genus reach roughly 7.5 to 9 inches across, and mature males bloom into a brilliant iridescent purple before their final molt. This one arrived at 1.25 to 1.5 inches, past the fragile stage and feeding hard.
Spice Level 3: Intermediate. Bold but skittish rather than defensive, and noticeably more moisture-dependent than the lowland giants, so it wants deep moist-leaning substrate and real cross ventilation rather than a sealed box. It is an opportunistic burrower that carries urticating hairs, and handling is not recommended. The full Big Z's care guide covers the ventilation and substrate detail this genus actually needs.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
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Midnight Black Birdeater Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp. 'Tigris') care guide Read shipping & LAG
Midnight Black Birdeater Tarantula for sale from Big Z's (Pamphobeteus sp. 'Tigris'). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
A sling that grows like it has somewhere to be.
Pamphobeteus sp. 'Tigris' is one of the Andean-foothill birdeaters, a group that turns small slings into heavy-bodied giants faster than almost anything else in the hobby. Adults in this genus reach roughly 7.5 to 9 inches across, and mature males bloom into a brilliant iridescent purple before their final molt. This one arrived at 1.25 to 1.5 inches, past the fragile stage and feeding hard.
Spice Level 3: Intermediate. Bold but skittish rather than defensive, and noticeably more moisture-dependent than the lowland giants, so it wants deep moist-leaning substrate and real cross ventilation rather than a sealed box. It is an opportunistic burrower that carries urticating hairs, and handling is not recommended. The full Big Z's care guide covers the ventilation and substrate detail this genus actually needs.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Pamphobeteus spp. - Spice 3: Intermediate. Baby Buddy for slings; Burrow Buddy for juveniles; Large custom enclosure for adults
Pamphobeteus spp.
Identity confidence: provisional. This is a genus, group, or trade name rather than a confirmed species. Treat it as the closest match we can stand behind, and use the more conservative end of any range.
Big Z's Quick Verdict: The big Andean-foothill 'birdeaters': fast-growing (sometimes outpacing an LP in the first year), bold but skittish rather than defensive, and the mature males bloom into stunning iridescent purple before their final molt. Slightly more humidity-dependent and cooler-running than the lowland giants. Adults reach about 7.5-9 inches across.
| Temp | 72-80°F (tolerates down to ~65°F) |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (65-75%) with cross ventilation; moist-leaning deep substrate, drier surface |
| Setup | Large terrestrial / opportunistic burrower |
| Substrate | Soil/coco mix, 4-6 in, moist-leaning; opportunistic burrowers |
| Feeding | Strong feeder: slings 2×/week, adults every 1-2 weeks |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Pamphobeteus spp.
Identity confidence: provisional. This is a genus, group, or trade name rather than a confirmed species. Treat it as the closest match we can stand behind, and use the more conservative end of any range.
Keeper Snapshot: The big Andean-foothill 'birdeaters': fast-growing (sometimes outpacing an LP in the first year), bold but skittish rather than defensive, and the mature males bloom into stunning iridescent purple before their final molt. Slightly more humidity-dependent and cooler-running than the lowland giants. Adults reach about 7.5-9 inches across.
| Temperature | 72-80°F (tolerates down to ~65°F) |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Moderate ambient (65-75%) with cross ventilation; moist-leaning deep substrate, drier surface |
| Setup Type | Large terrestrial / opportunistic burrower |
| Substrate | Soil/coco mix, 4-6 in, moist-leaning; opportunistic burrowers |
| Feeding | Strong feeder: slings 2×/week, adults every 1-2 weeks |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 3: Intermediate |
| Handling | Not recommended |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
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