Cyriopagopus lividus (formerly Haplopelma lividium)

Common Name: Cobalt Blue Tarantula
Native Locale: Tropical rainforests of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
Category: Terrestrial/Fossorial, Old World
Adult Size: Females=5 inches    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.

 

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).

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.