Description
The Pamphobeteus ultramarinus, commonly known as the Rainbow Birdeater Tarantula, is a breathtaking New World species featuring spectacular multi-colored iridescence. This impressive terrestrial tarantula displays a stunning array of colors including deep blues, vibrant purples, bronze, and pink setae across its body, creating a mesmerizing rainbow-like effect that makes it one of the most colorful birdeaters available.
Native to Ecuador, this robust species reaches an impressive leg span of 8–9 inches at maturity. The incredible color palette intensifies with each molt, revealing deeper blues and more vibrant purples that shimmer under proper lighting. Known for its relatively calm temperament for its size, moderate growth rate, and impressive feeding response, the Rainbow Birdeater is a prized specimen for intermediate to advanced keepers who appreciate large, exceptionally colorful New World species.
Key Features:
- Spectacular multi-colored iridescence with blue, purple, bronze, and pink hues
- Rainbow-like color effect that intensifies with molts
- Large size reaching 8–9 inch leg span
- Rare Ecuadorian species with limited availability
- Relatively calm temperament for a large species
- Impressive feeding response and steady growth rate
- New World species with urticating hairs (defensive, not aggressive)
- Intermediate to advanced care level
- Live arrival guarantee with safe, discreet shipping
Perfect for keepers seeking one of the most colorful display species in the hobby. Each specimen is ethically sourced and comes with comprehensive care information to ensure long-term success with this stunning species.
