The Latin word "lividum" means discolored by bruises, blue and black.
Be sure to provide sufficient substrate for deep burrowing and keep the substrate damp (not wet).
Cyriopagopus lividus (formerly Haplopelma lividium)
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Common Name: Cobalt Blue Tarantula
Locale: Tropical rainforests of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
Category: Terrestrial/Fossorial, Old World
Adult Size: Females=5" Males=Slightly smaller
Lifespan: Females=15-18 years Males=5-6 years
Growth Rate: Medium
Temperament: One of the most defensive species in the world. Extremely fast-moving and not friendly. No urticating hairs. It can go from threat pose to bite instantaneously. Venom is potent and considered medically significant.
Difficulty: Recommended for advanced experience collectors.
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