The carapace and abdomen are usually a brownish color. Cobalt blue tarantula the cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum is a tarantula species that is native to burma, thailand and malaysia. These tarantulas are very popular, but arent good for beginners. This species belongs to the old world tarantula genus cyriopagopus and the scientific name of this particular cobalt blue colored species is cyriopagopus lividus. The flash or simply flash is the name of several superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics.
They might cost more then a cobalt blue, but are worth every penny. Scorpion vs tarantula you can watch the full video here. Habitat of the cobalt cobalt blue tarantula care some interesting factsweb accessed 14 jan 14. The cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum is native to the tropical forests of southeast asia, a beautiful spider about five inches long including the legs. These tarantulas spin large webs even though they do spend most of their time in their burrow if given the opportunity. Like most asian tarantulas, it is quite aggressive. Photos of animals headcarapace punctured with needle or tack to prove doa.
Despite its vibrant purple blue sheen, the tarantula has secretive habits, preferring the seclusion of its silken burrow. When potential prey stumbles across some of its silk, it emerges to catch the unlucky victim. I dont allow my obligate burrowers to gorge themselves. One of the most beautiful tarantulas in the world is also among the most venomous. Megaphobema mesomelas costa rican red leg tarantula, 2 millipede, desert milipede orthoporus ornatus. Be careful the crickets might injure your tarantula, so if the cobalt blue is not interested in catching the. Males and females look the same until the ultimate final molt of the males. Jul 12, 2017 the cobalt blue, cyriopagopus lividum with the deadly tarantula girl.
The cobalt blue tarantula is a carnivore like most of their species. Elsewhere, species have been found that variously display cobalt blue. If you were clueless on how to ship ts before this, i hope you learned. Cobalt blue tarantula the cobalt blue tarantula, scientific name cyriopagopus lividus, is a tarantula species family theraphosidae that is native to myanmar and over the border into thailand. Poecilotheria metallica gooty sapphire tarantula approx. How to determine the sex of tarantula spiders animals. Oct 26, 2019 the cobalt blue tarantula or, by its original name haplopelma lividum is a medium sized tarantula that originates in the tropical rain forests of southeast asia. An observer may sex a tarantula that is, determine whether the tarantula is male or female by noting, in part, the spiders size, color scheme and molting. Tarantula and desert hairy scorpion challenge each other warning. Apr 08, 2016 listen to your favorite songs from scorpion vs. Cobalt blue tarantulas for sale underground reptiles. This means that it eats only live prey and they prefer catching it on their own.
On these pages you will find discussions on any and all topics relating to pet tarantula and other spiders. While spiderlings, their overall colour is a greyish blue. Both of these species make a great first ow tarantula. Adults on the other hand look dark brownblack at first glance. My tarantulas include the cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum, the costa rican zebra leg aphonopelma seemani, and the chilean. The cobalt blue tarantula is uncommon in the wild, but is becoming more and more familiar in captivity.
Oct 09, 2010 cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This time for my cobalt blue cyriopagopus lividum tarantula. Cobalt blue tarantula do not like or need artificial light. This spider is native to myanmar and over the border into thailand. Apr 17, 2018 scorpion vs tarantula you can watch the full video here. The cobalt blue tarantula is known to moult 2 to 4 times per year until it reaches maturity. Native to the rain forests of myanmar, thailand, singapore, malaysia, laos, cambodia and vietnam. Jul 26, 20 tarantula forum is a community of pet tarantula enthusiasts. Thank you for visiting our site and joining our community. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. We aim to provide a free resource to tarantula keepers around the world.
My scorpion is a heterometrus petersii, one of a group of scorpions normally sold as asian forest scorpions by pet stores in the us. This species belongs to the old world tarantula genus cyriopagopus and the scientific name of this particular cobalt blue colored species is cyriopagopus. Pelinobius muticus king baboon tarantula, 34 1 slings. I personally dont find scorpions as charming as spiders, but if scorpions. Sep 30, 2017 cobalt blue tarantula the cobalt blue tarantula, scientific name cyriopagopus lividus, is a tarantula species family theraphosidae that is native to myanmar and over the border into thailand. Aug 26, 2016 tarantula and desert hairy scorpion challenge each other warning. Cobalt blue is a novel about sex, and then its not. Feb 17, 2016 packing a cobalt blue tarantula for shipping. Unboxing cobalt blue tarantula from backwater reptiles. These arachnids have a striking blue coloration that gives them a very distinct appearance.
Her work includes greeting cards and two childrens books. The cobalt blue tarantula is a mediumsized tarantula with a leg span around cm 5 in. The cobalt blue tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons. Jamies tarantulas for sale, supplies, feeders, enclosures. Although there are more than 900 species of tarantula, they all share certain physical characteristics that help people distinguish males from females. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Packing a cobalt blue tarantula for shipping youtube. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Our guide is only available from our website and includes more information specific to the cobalt blue tarantula than any other book or manual we have ever found. Its name, as well as its popularity, comes from his dark blue or black body and beautify blue legs which can get a span of 5 inches cm.
All types of tarantulas have two sets of book lungs breathing organs. With constant feeding and with temperatures in the low 80s, it will reach a size of four inches 4 within two years. This allows me to see a natural behavior of stalking and get a glimpse of my tarantula. See more ideas about cobalt blue, cobalt and spider. With proper care these spiders can live 5 years for the males and 15 for the females. Green bottle blue tarantula care sheet tarantula guide. Terrestrial members of this subfamily are often known as earth tigers. Cobalt blue tarantula native to myanmar and thailand. After the first year she had grown to three inch 7. See more ideas about spider, ephebopus murinus and animals.
The cobalt blue, cyriopagopus lividum with the deadly. Top 10 things about the cobalt blue tarantula animals. The cobalt blue tarantula is one of the more beautiful, yet one of the more aggressive species of tarantula. Cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum reptile apartment. Paperback june 28, 2016 by jerry pallotta author visit amazons jerry pallotta page.
The venom of a cobalt blue tarantula can be extremely painlul but its generally not considered dangerous to humans. Subscribe to be notified when this product is restocked. Jun, 2017 this is by no means the correct way of packing a t its just what had worked for me in the past, so i continue doing it. This species is also an avid burrower and generally.
Cobalt blue tarantula cyriopagopus lividum tarantula. The cobalt blue tarantula looks almost black at a glance, but upon closer inspection, with certain lighting, this species shows a bright blue overall color. A calm cobalt blue tarantula is this a dream youtube. After this it will only moult once or twice a year. Haplopelma lividum, commonly called the cobalt blue tarantula, is one of the rarest and most beautiful of the approximately 800 tarantula species belonging to the theraphosidae family of spiders. These have long been one of my favorite tarantulas when it comes to captive arachnids. Cobalt blue tarantula creationwiki, the encyclopedia of. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. The name of this tarantula is derived from its iridescent limbs which exude a cobalt blue hue. Tarantula or scorpion for educational or feeding purposes only. Top 10 things about the cobalt blue tarantula animals mom. It was first erected in 1895 by reginald innes pocock based on the type specimen ornithoctonus andersoni. Yvette sajem has been a professional writer since 1995. We have some beautiful cobalt blue tarantulas for sale at incredibly low prices.
Be careful the crickets might injure your tarantula, so if the cobalt blue is not interested in catching the cricket, remove it from the. My cobalt blue has her first debut on the big screen in feeding time for venus. Giant deathstalker scorpion vs burmese brown tarantula. Tarantula sizes can range from as small as the size of a bb pellet to as large as a dinner plate when the legs are fully extended. As a result, it should only be kept as a pet by experienced and wellinformed tarantula enthusiasts. This is the first arboreal tarantula to be described thats from mexico. Nicknamed the scarlet speedster, all incarnations of the flash possess. The cobalt blue tarantula is an amazing tarantula for anybody who dares to keep it. My tarantulas include the cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividu. It is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons.
Species such as the goliath birdeater theraphosa blondi, cobalt blue haplopelma lividum, and usambara orange baboon pterinochilus sp. Cobalt blue tarantula haplopelma lividum reptile apartmentposted on october 9, 2010. I purchased this tarantula as a spiderling of 12 1. Cobalt blue tarantulas live in the tropical forests of thailand, laos, cambodia and vietnam. As the name implies the females of the species have bright blue legs. Image detail for tarantula cobalt blue giant spider haplopelma lividum animal pets. Their diet is mostly made of crickets, cockroaches and other small insects.
The cobalt blue tarantula inhabits the tropical rain forests of southeast asia. Being from a tropical region they require constant high humidity and should be provided with an open water dish. Kids learn about the tarantula and scorpions anatomy, behavior, and more. Special thanks to for your contributions whistling spider walks away injured leaving scorpion. Neoholothele incei trinidad dwarf olive tarantula, approx. Surprisingly she was very calm and cooperative today compared to how she was before. How to determine the sex of tarantula spiders animals mom. Here they construct deep burrows, and generally only leave them to find food. This bright blue tarantula packs a mean bite mental floss. It is one of the most attractive and most aggressive species of tarantula. When you buy a tarantula from us, you automatically receive our 100% live arrival guarantee. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch.
However, these breeds of tarantula can be extremely aggressive and require a great deal of special attention. Which makes a better pet, a tarantula or a scorpion. They are super quick so be careful with unpacking and rehousing. The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium size tarantula with a leg span of approximately cm 5. This is a beautiful blue tarantula, but you will seldom see this species.
Ornithoctoninae is a subfamily of tarantulas found in southeast asia. This extensive moulting process allows them to retain the beautiful, blue colour and, believe it or not, regenerate any missing or damaged limbs. Indigenous to the rain forests of vietnam, malaysia, laos, myanmar, singapore, thailand and cambodia, it is scarcely. Tarantula forum is a community of pet tarantula enthusiasts. The spider appears almost black at first glance, but is actually a bright blue color. Males of this species are reported as all brown in color. For arboreal species you need a taller tank and fill it of the way up with substrate at least 4 inches then you add in the fake plants and hiding places and place the water bowl in a dugout where it will not be easily spilled.
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