Cobalt blue tarantula (Cyriopagopus lividus)

Short answers

Cobalt blue tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×40 cm for a single animal, of which at least 15–20 cm is substrate.

Cobalt blue tarantula: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 20–24 °C.

Cobalt blue tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: Not required.

Cobalt blue tarantula: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: females 15–20 years, males 4–6 years.

Cobalt blue tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–24 °C

Basking spot

No basking spot

Humidity

70–80 %

UVB

Not required

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×40 cm for a single animal, of which at least 15–20 cm is substrate

Substrate

A moist mix of coco fibre, unfertilised soil and a little clay, 15–20 cm deep; a cork tube as a starter hide, keep the bottom layer moist and let the surface dry out

Feeding

Food

House crickets, roaches

Feeding interval

adults every 10–14 days

Key facts

Adult size

body 5–6 cm, leg span 12–14 cm

Life expectancy

females 15–20 years, males 4–6 years

Origin

Myanmar, Thailand

Protection status

Not listed under CITES

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Keep them strictly singly. Solitary and cannibalistic: two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. That applies to animals of the same size too, and even when both are well fed. For breeding, introduce the male under observation and separate them again immediately.

Notes

Brilliant cobalt blue, but extremely fast and decidedly defensive – no touching, no handling. Without urticating hairs, but with a very painful bite. It lives almost permanently in its burrow.

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What you need to start

To keep Cobalt blue tarantula (Cyriopagopus lividus) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×40 cm for a single animal, of which at least 15–20 cm is substrate), substrate (A moist mix of coco fibre, unfertilised soil and a little clay, 15–20 cm deep; a cork tube as a starter hide, keep the bottom layer moist and let the surface dry out), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.