Brazilian pink (Pamphobeteus sp. "platyomma")

Quick stats:
Type: Terrestrial
Size (approx): 3½" male?
Feeding: Large crickets, small roaches
Enclosure: Medium pet pal
Substrate: 2" deep potting soil
Furnishings: Cork bark shelter, water dish
Temp/Humidity: 80-84°F, 70-75% humidity
Temperment: Skittish, major hair kicker

The P. sp. "platyomma"'s photo album

  The P. sp. "platyomma"
Starting to get adult colors.

Species Information:
I know little about this species. The males mature into a bright metallic pink. The females aren't as spectactular, but are still attractive.

Feeding:
She gets large crickets, and eats them with zeal.
  The P. sp. "platyomma" eating
She's not letting it get away!

Housing:
This spider lives in a medium sized pet pal with a few inches of substrate, cork shelter and water dish.

I try to keep the humidity around 70-75%. It's usually about 80-84°F in my spider room, where it is kept. Humidity is maintained by misting, moist substrate and the water dish.

She has done a little bit of webbing around the cork shelter.

Temperment:
He's skittish and has learned to use her hairs with effectiveness. Stubborn little thing. May get more personality as she gets bigger.

Molting:
 Date  Old LS  New LS 
 07/29/2000  1"?  1¼"? 
 08/28/2000  1¼"?  1¾"? 
 10/08/2000  1¾"?  2½" 
 11/14/2000  2½"  3"? 
 01/05/2001  3"?  3½" 
 05/12/2000  2½"  3"? 
 Notes: Mature male, WOW! Bright PINK!
 

Copyright ©1999-2010 Thomas Schumm