{"product_id":"pamphobeteus-sp-solaris-solar-flare-bird-eater-tarantula","title":"Pamphobeteus sp. 'Solaris' (Solar Flare Bird Eater Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePamphobeteus solaris (Solar Flare Bird Eater Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary P. solaris is one of the most sought after species in the entire hobby. Slings resemble many Xenesthis species, with nearly white legs and a thick body. As they grow into juveniles, both males and females gain a gorgeous powder orange coloration with bright orange highlights covering the carapace (head). Mature males are simply breathtaking, developing nearly solid neon orange and pink coloration. Grab this rare new world tarantula for sale if you want one of the true grail species of the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Pamphobeteus solaris?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles develop powder orange with bright orange highlights, and mature males reach a nearly solid neon orange and pink coloration unlike almost anything else in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings resemble Xenesthis species with nearly white legs, gradually building toward the vivid orange adult look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A true giant bird eater with serious presence at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most talked about and difficult to obtain species in the entire hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Pamphobeteus solaris be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate consistently damp, this species does best without ever fully drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A water dish is strongly recommended. These species are moisture-dependent, especially during molting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). An excellent feeder that often eats right up until the day before a molt. Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive, and equipped with spines on the rear legs used to ward off predators, a unique defense not seen in most other tarantulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the most difficult species to obtain in the entire hobby, and availability will always be extremely limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Defense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear leg spines set this species apart from other bird eaters, a genuinely unusual trait worth knowing about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"1-1.5\" Spiderling","offer_id":52366148567359,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult Male \u0026 Female","offer_id":50078854086975,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2\" Juvenile","offer_id":50717744660799,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/481f4e_d1cbbdc36f6845aca535f7109e1e5f29_mv2_01993484-2214-4e38-83a6-fb154aa29851.jpg?v=1786979034","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/pamphobeteus-sp-solaris-solar-flare-bird-eater-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}