{"product_id":"ephebopus-cyanognathus-blue-fang-tarantula","title":"Ephebopus cyanognathus (Blue Fang Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEphebopus cyanognathus (Blue Fang Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is perhaps one of the prettiest spiderlings in the hobby, with bright orange legs, bright blue fangs, a shiny emerald green abdomen, and gold bands on the legs. As adults, this species develops bright purple fangs, an olive colored body, and yellow bands on the legs. Slings tend to be more arboreal, while adults shift toward a more fossorial, terrestrial lifestyle. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a species that genuinely transforms as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Ephebopus cyanognathus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blue fangs are the signature trait at every life stage, paired with orange and emerald green as a sling and olive and yellow as an adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings show orange legs, an emerald green abdomen, and gold bands, while adults settle into an olive body with yellow bands and purple fangs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense burrows reinforced with silk, especially as it matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Ephebopus cyanognathus be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4.5 inches at full leg span.\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 deep substrate to support burrowing as it matures.\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 Provide a water dish near the burrow entrance. Fossorial species benefit from ambient moisture and will use a dish placed at substrate level.\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 Defensive but noticeably calmer with age, more likely to throw a threat posture when young than as a settled adult.\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\u003eChanges Lifestyle With Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings behave more arboreal, while adults shift toward a fossorial, burrowing lifestyle, so enclosure setup should evolve as it grows.\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","offers":[{"title":"about 3.5\" Matured Male","offer_id":50168635392319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":54009063145791,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5-0.75\" FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $400","offer_id":49566060052799,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-2.5\" FEMALE Juvenile","offer_id":45945680953663,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\" Juvenile","offer_id":55110720389439,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.5-4\" FEMALE Sub-adult","offer_id":44938203169087,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/e.cyan.jpg?v=1692638580","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/ephebopus-cyanognathus-blue-fang-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}