Psalmopoeus irminia (Venezuelan suntiger tarantula) 1" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' Porcellio laevis is a large

Porcellio laevis is a large species native to Europe and North Africa but has been introduced globally from human activities and is considered a cosmopolitan species

commonly known as the striped-knee tarantula

and secure retreats

this species is instantly recognizable by the bold cream-to-white bands encircling its otherwise dark legs

depending on ventilation conditions

Psalmopoeus irminia (Venezuelan suntiger tarantula) 1" Eresus sp. 'balcanicus' Porcellio laevis is a largeSpecies 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