Cilantica devamatha (Polychromatic Earth Tiger Tarantula)

Cilantica devamatha (Polychromatic Earth Tiger Tarantula)

The Polychromatic Earth Tiger has had many names over the years, but none can deny its beauty. This Indian species goes through a real color journey, juveniles show a striking pink and blue coloration before gradually shifting into a nearly solid iridescent blue as adults, with blackish legs and, in mature males, a gold carapace (head). This is a tube dwelling old world tarantula for sale that rewards patient observation.

Why do hobbyists keep Cilantica devamatha?

• Stunning Coloration: Adults settle into a nearly solid iridescent blue with blackish legs, and mature males develop a striking gold carapace.
• Drastic Color Change: Juveniles show a beautiful pink and blue coloration that gradually shifts into the metallic blue adult look.
• Fast Grower: Grows at a solid pace for an old world fossorial species.

How should Cilantica devamatha be kept?

• Adult Size: Females reach about 5 to 5.5 inches at full leg span, with males running smaller at around 3 to 4 inches.
• Enclosure: This species is a tube dweller, so provide a fossorial setup roughly 2 times the leg span in footprint, 3 times the leg span in height, and enough substrate depth to support stable burrows.
• Temperature: 75-82°F, reflecting this species' warm Indian origin.
• Humidity: Moderate to high, in the 60 to 70 percent range. Keep the lower substrate damp while allowing the surface to dry a bit.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: 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.
• Temperament: Fast and alert, quick to bite if disturbed. 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.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Misting Reveals Them: This species tends to stay in its tube, but a light misting often brings it out where it can actually be seen.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.