{"id":597,"date":"2018-09-03T07:36:01","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T07:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tarantulafriendly.com\/?p=597"},"modified":"2019-10-26T21:09:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-26T21:09:21","slug":"pamphopeteus-sp-machalla%e2%80%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tarantulafriendly.com\/pamphopeteus-sp-machalla%e2%80%af\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombian Purple Bloom (Pamphopeteus sp Machalla)\u202f"},"content":{"rendered":"

Found in\u00a0the\u00a0warm, tropical regions of Southern\u00a0Ecuador, the Colombian Purple Bloom is a rare bird-spider which is best known for its bright hue and massive size. The adult\u00a0spiders\u00a0grow up to a length of 7 inches and the females are often seen to be bigger than the\u00a0males.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Purple Bloom grows\u00a0like weeds, and as they start getting bigger, you\u2019d witness a significant improvement in their overall color. That being said, this bright hue is only observed in the male species as the females start losing their color with age.\u00a0Typically, the female Purple Blooms feature a brownish to reddish-brown hue, while the males assume a brighter,\u00a0dark purplish carapace. These male spiders also\u00a0tend\u00a0to\u00a0develop purple, bluish and black legs while the females\u00a0assume\u00a0velvety black legs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Colombian Purple Bloom also has short, in-grown body hairs. However, unlike your conventional tarantula, they have a thick set of closely arranged spines along the rear side of their palp. These spiders are usually docile, and they do not display aggressive behavior if you do not provoke them. Their venom too\u00a0isn\u2019t quite dangerous.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scientific Name<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Pamphopeteus sp Machalla\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geographical distribution<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Purple Bloom is usually found in the warm, tropical regions of South Ecuador. They are widely seen in Machala.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preferred natural habitat\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

This specie of tarantula usually thrives in a semi-warm, tropical climate\u00a0as found in heavily forested areas. Their ideal summertime temperature ranges between 24 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius during the day and around 20 degree Celsius to 24 degree Celsius during the night. In winter,\u00a0however, they require cooler temperatures\u00a0ranging from 16 degrees Celsius to 21 degree Celsius. Since the Purple Bloom is a terrestrial creature,\u00a0it tends to sling to the trees\u00a0and branches.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preferred food in the wild\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Purple bloom can eat voraciously. In the wild, it thrives on fruit flies, pin head crickets, roaches and even locusts. In most cases, this tarantula burrows in its hiding place before finally pouncing on its prey.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Personality\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Purple Bloom exhibits a semi-aggressive nature. As spider-lings it tends to burrow in small holes and in almost every case, they won\u2019t harm you, if you don\u2019t intend to provoke them. If, however, they feel threatened, the species will immediately flick their\u00a0urticating\u00a0hair and start intimidating you. It can also bite you if you handle it aggressively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Feeding as a pet<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re keeping Purple Bloom as a pet try feeding them small\u00a0fruitflies\u00a0and pinhead crickets when they are still\u00a0spiderlings. As they grow up, you can start feeding them at least thrice a week. Both juvenile and adult blooms thrive on cockroaches, locusts and large crickets. It is recommended that you avoid over-feeding your tarantula. Additionally, also make it a point to remove a prey, if the spider hasn\u2019t devoured it in the last forty eight hours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Life span both male and female\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The female Purple Bloom species like for around eight to twelve years, while their male counterparts only thrive for five years in captivity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pet enclosure type\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to keep the Purple Bloom as a pet, we\u2019d ideally recommend you to place it in a large enclosure (around 5 to 10 gallons). While choosing the enclosure, you have to ensure that the tarantula fills at least half of its semi-moist substrate. Keep the temperature between 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and make sure the humidity is around 70-85%. There should also be ample ventilation for your spiderlings.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need help buying an enclosure why not check out our enclosure review<\/a><\/strong>. C<\/a><\/strong>l<\/a><\/strong>i<\/a><\/strong>c<\/a><\/strong>k h<\/a><\/strong>e<\/a><\/strong>r<\/a><\/strong>e for the article.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pet enclosure habitat layout\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since these spiders live in tropical forests, try adding a lot of branches, twigs and leaves in their enclosure. This will help them create a burrow of their own.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mating \/ reproducing\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Purple Blooms are usually gentle maters. You can start breeding them after they\u2019ve molted for 4-6 weeks. If, the female has already molted during the pairing and cocoon, its eggs are likely to be unfertilized. Ideally, you should plan their mating either during autumn or winter when the temperature is between 18 degrees and 21 degree Celsius. After fixing the correct temperature, steadily raise the humidity. This will automatically trigger the female to start cocooning. Usually, the female starts with her cocoon 4-6 months after the mating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Development rate<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most of the purple bloom\u00a0spider lings\u00a0emerge from the egg sacs of .75 to 1 inch. If you keep them in a warm and humid climate while also feeding them frequently, the females will mature within\u00a02.5 years, while their male counterparts will mature within 1.5 years. Their growth rate is pretty fast, and an average Purple Bloom\u00a0spider-ling\u00a0can grow\u00a0from\u00a07.5 inches to 8.5 inches.<\/p>\n

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