Greenbottle Blue Tarantula | Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens (S/Med) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela
• Natural habitat: hot, dry scrubland; heavy webber
• Adult size: about 6–7 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females commonly 12–15+ years
• Difficulty level: Intermediate

Temperament & Handling

Fast and food-responsive but often prefers retreat over confrontation; can kick urticating hairs.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 40 × 30 × 30 cm with plenty of webbing anchor points

Temperature: 23–28 °C
Humidity: 50–65%
Substrate: Mostly dry substrate 8–10 cm deep

Décor & hides: cork bark, branches and dry foliage for extensive webbing

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; keep the enclosure mostly dry.

Special Care

Excellent ventilation is essential. This species webs heavily and benefits from complex décor.

Compatibility

Keep singly.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.