{"product_id":"cilantica-ex-haploclastus-devamatha-polychromatic-earth-tiger-tarantula-female","title":"Cilantica (ex. Haploclastus) devamatha (Polychromatic Earth Tiger Tarantula)  FEMALE about 4\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCilantica devamatha (Polychromatic Earth Tiger Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Cilantica devamatha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults settle into a nearly solid iridescent blue with blackish legs, and mature males develop a striking gold carapace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles show a beautiful pink and blue coloration that gradually shifts into the metallic blue adult look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows at a solid pace for an old world fossorial species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Cilantica devamatha be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females reach about 5 to 5.5 inches at full leg span, with males running smaller at around 3 to 4 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-82°F, reflecting this species' warm Indian origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high, in the 60 to 70 percent range. Keep the lower substrate damp while allowing the surface to dry a bit.\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, 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.\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\u003eMisting Reveals Them:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species tends to stay in its tube, but a light misting often brings it out where it can actually be seen.\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":"Proven FEMALE about 4\"","offer_id":52880991355199,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/H.devamathatopLarge.jpg?v=1765486871","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/cilantica-ex-haploclastus-devamatha-polychromatic-earth-tiger-tarantula-female","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}