Psalmopoeus reduncus (Costa Rican Orange Mouth Tarantula)

Psalmopoeus reduncus (Costa Rican Orange Mouth Tarantula)

This is a fun, feisty midsized arboreal from the rainforests of Costa Rica. Adults develop a warm coppery coloration across the carapace (head) and femurs that catches light beautifully, with the characteristic orange mouthparts that give the species its common name. Like other Psalmopoeus, this species is a heavy webber that builds elaborate tube-style retreats and lays down extensive webbing outside the tube, often covering the entire upper section of the enclosure given enough anchor points. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want an energetic Central American arboreal with real webbing presence and a temperament that keeps you on your toes.

Why do hobbyists keep Psalmopoeus reduncus?

• Stunning Coloration: A warm coppery sheen across the carapace and femurs, with distinctive orange mouthparts that give the species its common name.
• Heavy Webber: Builds elaborate tube-style retreats and often webs the entire upper section of the enclosure.
• Fast Grower: Slings are notably hardy and grow at a solid pace for an arboreal species.
• Great Display Species: Athletic and alert, quick on the move and genuinely engaging to watch.

How should Psalmopoeus reduncus be kept?

• Adult Size: Females reach around 4.5 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Provide a tall arboreal setup with vertical cork bark for a tube-style retreat and strong ventilation.
• Temperature: Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F.
• Humidity: Moderate to high, keep the substrate damp with good airflow to avoid stagnant conditions.
• Water: Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: One of the more reactive arboreals in the genus, alert and quick on the move, this is a display only species best suited for keepers with some prior experience.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Confirm Before Listing: One of your listings shows Panama as the endemic location while another shows Costa Rica, and the common name plus outside sources confirm Costa Rica, worth reconciling across your listings.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.