{"product_id":"melopoeus-vonwirthi-vietnam-black-tarantula","title":"Melopoeus vonwirthi (Vietnam Black Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelopoeus vonwirthi (Vietnam Black Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Melopoeus vonwirthi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking, uniform black coloration across the entire body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e Females can live 12 years or more with proper care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds deep, silk-lined burrows in moist soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Melopoeus vonwirthi be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 to 7 inches at full leg span, with females running slightly larger than males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e This fossorial species builds deep burrows, so provide plenty of substrate depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F, reflecting this species' warm, tropical Southeast Asian origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate consistently moist, this species comes from humid tropical forest.\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 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.\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\u003eMostly Hidden:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species spends most of its time deep in its burrow, only occasionally appearing at the entrance.\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":"0.5-0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":53451139645759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75-1\" Spiderling","offer_id":55235340501311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.25-1.5\" Juvenile","offer_id":55235343384895,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Untitleddesign_37_6a0708fe-6749-4f04-a594-462c4b996fb6.png?v=1787846980","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/melopoeus-vonwirthi-vietnam-black-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}