{"product_id":"omothmus-ex-cyriopagopus-sp-valhalla-emerald-shadow-tree-spider-super-rare-true-valhalla-line","title":"Omothmus (Ex Cyriopagopus) sp. 'Valhalla' (Emerald Shadow Tree Spider) *SUPER RARE* TRUE VALHALLA LINE","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmothymus sp. 'Valhalla' (Emerald Shadow Tree Spider)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to Asian arboreal species, it is truly hard to beat the Valhalla. Adults display jet black legs and abdomen contrasted by a deep emerald green carapace (head) and long orange hairs running across the body, with mature males eventually turning a solid emerald green across the legs, carapace, and abdomen. This legendary old world tarantula for sale has taken the hobby by storm since its introduction, and it is easy to see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Omothymus sp. 'Valhalla'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jet black legs and abdomen paired with a deep emerald green carapace and long orange hairs create a look unlike anything else in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrastic Color Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings start out darker with longer orange hairs, lightening with age while keeping darker striping, and mature males eventually turn a solid emerald green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds extensive silk retreats, especially once established in a tall arboreal setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still extremely limited and highly sought after, a genuine centerpiece species for serious collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Omothymus sp. 'Valhalla' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 6 inches at full leg span, with some reports of specimens pushing past 7 inches.\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 vertical cork bark and anchor points for webbing.\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 lower substrate slightly moist while allowing upper surfaces to dry between waterings. Good ventilation matters more than maximizing moisture for this species.\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 Defensive, 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\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature males turn a solid emerald green across the legs, carapace, and abdomen, distinct from the darker females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelayed Gratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a species that takes time to show its full color, but the wait is genuinely worth it.\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":"2.5\" FEMALE","offer_id":52408916672831,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75-1\"","offer_id":49339845148991,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75-1\" FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $750","offer_id":51459481895231,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-1.5\"","offer_id":52497308090687,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.5-2\"","offer_id":55064007508287,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/481f4e_1f9b1e0954cf4e4d917ea52888743fc0_mv2_116a41a2-92cf-41eb-a236-191e5e877d5c_1.jpg?v=1786023098","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/omothmus-ex-cyriopagopus-sp-valhalla-emerald-shadow-tree-spider-super-rare-true-valhalla-line","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}