Dolichothele diamantinensis (Blue Dwarf Beauty Tarantula)

Dolichothele diamantinensis (Blue Dwarf Beauty Tarantula)

The Blue Dwarf Beauty is often called the mini Green Bottle Blue, and it earns that comparison honestly. This Brazilian dwarf species shows bright royal blue undertones across the body, red-orange setae on the abdomen, and a greenish iridescent sheen on the carapace (head), all packed into a much smaller frame than its more famous look-alike. Grab this colorful new world tarantula for sale if you want GBB style color without needing a giant enclosure.

Why do hobbyists keep Dolichothele diamantinensis?

• Stunning Coloration: Metallic blue undertones, red-orange abdominal setae, and a greenish iridescent carapace rival the color of much larger, more famous species.
• Heavy Webber: Covers much of the enclosure in dense sheets of webbing, connecting hides and anchor points into an intricate network over time.
• Fast Grower: Reaches maturity in roughly 18 months, quick progress for a dwarf species.
• Great Feeding Response: Curious and food motivated, often popping out the moment the enclosure opens.

How should Dolichothele diamantinensis be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 3 to 4 inches at full leg span, a true dwarf with outsized color for its size.
• Enclosure: Provide an enclosure roughly 2 times the leg span in footprint and height, with branches and cork bark as anchor points for webbing rather than deep substrate.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: This species does well on the drier side with good ventilation, letting the substrate dry out between light moisture cycles. Keep a water dish full at all times.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feeds aggressively and benefits from regular feeding. Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile but fast, quick to dart back into its webbing when startled, only to reemerge with curiosity moments later.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• No Urticating Hairs: Unlike most new world species, this one lacks urticating hairs entirely, though its speed more than makes up for it during maintenance.
• Freshest Color After a Molt: The metallic blue tones show their brightest right after a fresh molt.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.