Canada
USA
Japan
Buy Dominican Purple tarantula online
he Phormictopus sp. ‘Dominican Purple’, also known as the Dominican Purple Birdeater, is a showstopper in both appearance and personality—ideal for collectors who want size, color, and attitude in one terrestrial package.
Buy Dominican Purple tarantula online
🕷️ Species Overview
| Trait | Details |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
| Size | Females: 7–8.5″ leg span; Males: slightly smaller |
| Coloration | Deep purple sheen, especially on legs; intensity varies by lighting and molt cycle |
| Temperament | Fast-growing, moderately defensive; prone to kicking hairs or bolting when startled |
| Lifespan | Females: 15–20 years; Males: 4–5 years |
| Growth Rate | Relatively fast—reaches maturity in a few years |
| Webbing | Minimal; prefers burrowing over silk structures |
| Urticating Hairs | Yes—Type I hairs used defensively |
This species is terrestrial, with a bold feeding response and a tendency to burrow deeply when given the chance.
🏡 Enclosure Setup
| Stage | Recommended Setup |
|---|---|
| Sling | 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation |
| Juvenile | 5-gallon tank with 4–6″ substrate |
| Adult | 10–20 gallon enclosure, wider than tall |
Substrate: Coco fiber, peat moss, and vermiculite mix—8–10″ deep for adults Humidity: 65–75%, maintained via misting one side of the enclosure Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C) Ventilation: Crucial to prevent mold—cross-ventilation preferred
🍽️ Feeding Strategy
- Staple Diet: Crickets, Dubia roaches, Red-runners, Lobster roaches
- Sling Diet: Baby crickets or crushed roach nymphs
- Occasional Treats: Pinky mice or feeder lizards (rarely, due to calcium risks)
- Feeding Frequency: Every 5–7 days; reduce during pre-molt
Remove uneaten prey promptly to avoid mold or stress.
🧠 Behavior & Handling
- Handling: Not recommended—can be skittish and defensive
- Activity: Nocturnal; bold feeders
- Burrowing: Strong tendency, especially in juveniles and adults
- Display Value: High—purple sheen is striking under natural or LED lighting
This species is best appreciated visually, not physically.
Ethical & Legal Notes
- Always source captive-bred specimens—wild collection from the Dominican Republic is ecologically sensitive
- Verify documentation for export/import compliance
- Avoid overfeeding vertebrate prey—it can cause compaction issues.
Marcelo (verified owner) –
Recently bought my second River Toad from exotic pets.
Vada (verified owner) –
I rarely leave a comment, but this Geckos is beyond worth it! Gotta let you guys know!
Wilber (verified owner) –
Great friendly staff who are very knowledgeable and supportive when purchasing from here. The help and advise I received when buying my frog was really helpfull. Honest and very reasonably priced aswell. I would recommend to anyone
Estel (verified owner) –
I’m caught 🙂 Find my love and will never buy in any other shop.
Tamia (verified owner) –
Package came with heat matt due to the timemof the tear.
Porter (verified owner) –
I want to say thanks to the support team for helping with my continuously silly questions, you’re the best!
Lola (verified owner) –
Recommend to everyone looking to get a reptile or invert 10/10.
Evan (verified owner) –
Addison (verified owner) –
Wished I had found this sooner, it took me a lot of money and time until I found my dream product here!
Maddison (verified owner) –
I rarely leave a comment, but this item is beyond worth it! Gotta let you guys know!
Nelson (verified owner) –
I received a personalized and attentive treatment. Thanks to this deal, I was able to find a solution to my problem in a short time. 🙂
Timmothy (verified owner) –
Been using it for a while, I usually don’t write a review but this time I am truly convinced to write.
Fermin (verified owner) –
I got excellent support for this item. They were patient with me, and helped me solve my issue. I recommend this company 100%
Cyril (verified owner) –
An awesome product with great flexibility. The customer support is superb. I recommend this without any doubt.
Your review is awaiting approval
Absolutely impressed with our baby bci, he came well packaged and protected, has clearly been well cared for and handled appropriately, and the service, communications and delivery were excellent, will definitely be using exotic pets as our new supplier of all things reptile.