Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus lividus formerly Haploplema lividium
Common Name: Cobalt Blue Tarantula
Type: Terrestrial, Fossorial Obligate Burrower
Endemic Location: Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam
Body Length: 3.5” (9cm)
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 5” (13cm)
Growth Rate: Medium
Life Expectancy: Females 15-18 years / Males 5-6 years
Recommended Experience Level: Advanced
Care Requirements: Terrestrial, burrow habitat. This species thrives best with high humidity and warm temperatures of about 75-85 degrees. The substrate should be kept moist. If you provide hiding places, this species may utilize them without digging, but most of the time they will burrow.
Temperament: Some say this is one of the most defensive species in this hobby. They are very nervous and tend to run away when maintaining or relocating their habitat.
Overview: This popular creation of the hobby is truly stunning. As their common name suggests, they are characterized by their beautiful iridescent legs. Sexual dimorphism is pronounced in this species, with males turning brown as they mature. Known for their aggression, speed and potent venom, this species' movements are much more unpredictable than most other species, so extreme care is required. These species are burrowers and often hide in networks of burrows, and can be seen outside at night waiting for food to arrive.