Common genera: Tapinauchenius, Psalmopoeus, Pseudoclamoris, Amazonius, Ephebopus
Enclosure size for adults (see Sling Guide for sling enclosure guidelines): Generally an 8×8×12” (20×20×30cm) is good for most species; a good guide is 2x legspan in width and length and 3x legspan in height from substrate to top.
Enclosure setup (décor, substrate, etc.): Especially as slings and juveniles, these species tend to burrow quite a bit, although they are also considered arboreal. They will often make “dirt curtains” behind bark as a place to hide. As adults they should have substrate around as deep as their leg span. They should have a cork round or flat spanning the height of the enclosure so they can web up under/inside/behind it. Live/artificial plants, other wood pieces, and more bark should be added as anchor points. Things like leaf litter and moss are good additions for webbing materials.
Humidity/moisture: They tend to prefer a more moist environment although they generally aren’t too particular, as long as there is enough ventilation.
Species/Genera Specific:
Ephebopus spp. (E. murinus, E. cyanognathus, E. uatuman, E. rufescens) – These species tend to be more fossorial and will appreciate an enclosure with more substrate depth.
References:
Tarantula Collective – Venezuelan Suntiger (Psalmopoeus irminia)
Tom’s Big Spiders – Psalmopoeus irminia Husbandry Notes
Keeping Exotic Pets – Orange Tree Spider (Pseudoclamoris gigas) Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Tapinauchenius violaceus (Purple Tree Spider) Tarantula Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Psalmopoeus reduncus (Costa Rican Orange Mouth) Tarantula Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Psalmopoeus pulcher (Panama Blonde) Tarantula Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Venezuelan Sun Tiger (Psalmopoeus irminia) Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Trinidad Chevron (Psalmopoeus cambridgei) Care Sheet
Keeping Exotic Pets – Skeleton Tarantula (Ephebopus murinus) Care Sheet