{"product_id":"chilobrachys-sp-tropical-blue-tarantula-0-5-0-75","title":"Chilobrachys sp 'Tropical Blue' Tarantula 0.5-0.75\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilobrachys sp. 'Tropical Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brilliant teal colored tarantula is a stunner, with blue visible on the sides and tops of the legs while the rest of the body stays a soft grey. Both females and males exhibit this amazing spectrum of blue, almost like a dusting of pixie dust across the legs. Even as slings, this species is distinguishable from other Chilobrachys, showing extra leggy proportions and noticeably larger toe pads, almost like a cross between Poecilotheria and Avicularia at that early stage. Grab this genuinely unique old world tarantula for sale if you want something unlike anything else in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Chilobrachys sp. 'Tropical Blue'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue across the sides and tops of the legs against a soft grey body, a striking, almost \"pixie dust\" effect in both sexes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds noticeable webbing typical of the genus, including web hammocks even at the sling stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely unique species with unusual taxonomy and leg proportions unlike its Chilobrachys relatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Chilobrachys sp. 'Tropical Blue' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches approximately 5 to 6 inches at full leg span, in line with similar species in the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and alert, it carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct Sling Look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even as babies, this species stands apart from other Chilobrachys with its leggier build and larger toe pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":55123705200959,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/IMG_3054Large.jpg?v=1721411204","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/chilobrachys-sp-tropical-blue-tarantula-0-5-0-75","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}