Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens CARE TIPS BASIC INFO Common name: Green Bottle Blue tarantula
Scientific name: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Type: New World, terrestrial
Origin: Venezuela, northern coast
Growth rate: Medium - fast
Size: Up to 6" or 16 cm span width. Males tend to be smaller.
Experience level: Beginner Life span: Males can live up to 4 years. Females could live up to 1214 years.
APPEARANCE Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens are known for their vibrant colors, which are even evident from the time they are spiderlings. Green Bottle Blue tarantulas have metallic blue legs, bright orange abdomen and a bluish-green carapace. BEHAVIOR Attitude: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is considered docile however somewhat skittish, which may take some beginning tarantula keepers aback.
Defensive behavior: The Green Bottle Blue tarantula will try to flee at first, however if it feels especially and repeatedly threatened, this spider will use its urticating setae, and perhaps bite next.
Bite danger: A bite from the Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens tarantula could cause some irritation to humans. As with any tarantula, precaution should be taken.
Handling: Handling tarantulas is not recommended. While Green Bottle Blue tarantulas are considered docile, they are easily scared and can move very quickly.
DIET + NUTRITION Green Bottle Blue tarantulas can eat crickets, superworms, locusts, grasshoppers, and roaches.
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