{"product_id":"ornithoctoninae-sp-phan-cay-red-purple-blaze-tree-tarantula-mature-male","title":"Ornithoctoninae sp \"Phan Cay Red\" (Purple Blaze Tree Tarantula) Mature Male","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnithoctoninae sp. 'Phan Cay Red' (Purple Blaze Tree Spider)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Blaze Tree Spider is one of the rarest arboreals to come out of Vietnam, with adults displaying a deep, dark purple coloration unlike almost anything else in the hobby. Add this genuinely uncommon old world tarantula for sale to your collection if you want a true rarity that most keepers will never get the chance to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Ornithoctoninae sp. 'Phan Cay Red'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, dark purple coloration across the body that's genuinely rare among tarantulas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the rarest species available globally, with only a small number of specimens ever offered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense arboreal retreats typical of this genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Ornithoctoninae sp. 'Phan Cay Red' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches an estimated 6 to 7 inches at full leg span, in line with closely related locality forms.\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 for climbing and 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 is critical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.\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 Fast and 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\u003eGenuine Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the hardest species in the hobby to source, so availability will always be limited.\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 USA","offers":[{"title":"Mature Male","offer_id":54112991510847,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Phancayred.jpg?v=1743794720","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/ornithoctoninae-sp-phan-cay-red-purple-blaze-tree-tarantula-mature-male","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}