Psalmopoeus irminia (Venezuelan suntiger tarantula) 1" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' making it one of the

making it one of the most distinctive tarantulas in the hobby

seemanni may eventually be placed in other genera

spending much of its time concealed within this retreat

depending on ventilation conditions

commonly known as the striped-knee tarantula

Psalmopoeus irminia (Venezuelan suntiger tarantula) 1" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' making it one of theSpecies Overview Psalmopoeus irminia, commonly known as the Venezuelan sun tiger tarantula, is an arboreal tarantula native to Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil. This species is among the most recognizable New World arboreal tarantulas in the hobby due to its contrasting black coloration accented by vivid orange striping on the abdomen and legs. Its striking appearance, rapid growth, and strong feeding response have contributed to its longstanding