Amazonius germani (1 cm) - Orange Treespider

Amazonius germani is a fascinating species of arboreal tarantula that has been known in the hobby for years as Pseudoclamoris gigas. It is native to the tropical forests of French Guiana and Brazil, which determines its environmental requirements. It is a spider that combines elegance with the extraordinary dynamism typical of arboreal members of the New World Theraphosidae family. Appearance and characteristics: The specimen offered is a young spider (sling) in the early stages of growth. Adult females of this species reach impressive sizes and are characterized by beautiful, velvety coloring in shades of brown, red, and orange on their legs. Amazonius germani grows very quickly, which makes observing its development with each subsequent molt a source of great satisfaction for the keeper. Behavior and Venom: This species is very fast and agile, which is typical of arboreal spiders. It lacks stinging hairs, so it defends itself mainly by fleeing instantly or, less commonly, by assuming a warning posture. Although its venom is not considered dangerous to a healthy person, this spider’s agility means it is recommended for people who have already had experience with faster species. Housing conditions: For a young specimen, a tall, vertically oriented enclosure is ideal. Coconut fiber mixed with sphagnum moss works best as substrate, as it helps maintain high humidity (about 80%). Good ventilation is important, as is providing vertical elements—such as pieces of bark—for climbing and building webs. The temperature should range between 25–28°C.