Melopoeus vonwirthi (Vietnam Black Tarantula)

Melopoeus vonwirthi (Vietnam Black Tarantula)

This deep burrowing species from Southeast Asia carries a striking, uniform black coloration that gives it its common name. Recently reclassified from Cyriopagopus to Melopoeus, this fossorial old world species spends much of its life tucked away in a deep burrow, only emerging to ambush prey. Grab this old world tarantula for sale if you want a genuinely dramatic, all black fossorial species.

Why do hobbyists keep Melopoeus vonwirthi?

• Stunning Coloration: A striking, uniform black coloration across the entire body.
• Long Lived: Females can live 12 years or more with proper care.
• Heavy Webber: Builds deep, silk-lined burrows in moist soil.

How should Melopoeus vonwirthi be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 4 to 7 inches at full leg span, with females running slightly larger than males.
• Enclosure: This fossorial species builds deep burrows, so provide plenty of substrate depth.
• Temperature: Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F, reflecting this species' warm, tropical Southeast Asian origin.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate consistently moist, this species comes from humid tropical forest.
• Water: Provide a water dish near the burrow entrance. Fossorial species benefit from ambient moisture and will use a dish placed at substrate level.
• 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: Defensive with a strong bite, 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?

• Mostly Hidden: This species spends most of its time deep in its burrow, only occasionally appearing at the entrance.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.