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Cobalt Blue Tarantula
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Cobalt Blue Tarantula

Place of Origin and Range The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is a tarantula species that is native to Myanmar and Thailand.
Description This tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons. Males and females look the same until the ultimate (final) molt of the males. At this point the male will exhibit sexual dimorphism in the form of a light tan or bronze coloration and legginess. Additionally males will gain embolus on the pedipalps and tibial apophysis (mating hooks). The female will eventually become larger than the male and live years longer than the male. The cobalt blue tarantula is a fossorial species and spends nearly all of its time in deep burrows of its own construction.
Adult Size Can grow up to 4 in(10cm)
Accommodation These spiders live in a woodland type habitat. Be sure to have enough substrate to allow burrowing. A mild temperature with a basking spot at 21- 25'C (69 - 77'F). Typically they are kept in a deep tank with 25 to 30 cm (10-12 inches) of substrate such as peat moss or coco-husk that is kept humid.
Lifespan Can live up to 15 years
Feeding / Diet Its diet consists primarily of earthworms and toads. However, because of its size and opportunistic predatory behavior, it is not uncommon for this species to kill and consume a variety of insects and small terrestrial vertebrates. In the wild it has been observed feeding on rodents, frogs and toads, lizards, and snakes.
Other Considerations This tarantula is a mainstay in the pet trade, despite being a fast and defensive tarantula with potent venom.
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