Venezuelan Suntiger Tarantula
Psalmopoeus irminia
The Venezuelan suntiger tarantula is an arboreal tarantula of humid forests in Venezuela and nearby Guyana, usually sheltering in silk-lined retreats in tree hollows, bark crevices, or among roots. It is a swift ambush hunter that emerges mainly at night to seize insects and other small invertebrates. Its striking black body and orange chevron markings provide a notable warning-like appearance, while its defensive bite delivers medically significant venom.
- Type
- Venom / Swift
- Conservation status
- NE