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The Cobalt Blue Tarantula or, by its original name Haplopelma lividum is a medium sized tarantula that originates in the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia. Its name, as well as its popularity, comes from his dark blue or black body and beautify blue legs which can get a span of 5 inches (13 cm). They aren\u2019t recommended for beginners because they tend to be very aggressive and fast. Experienced owners on the other hand, know how to handle them and take proper care.<\/p>\n

Scientific Name<\/h2>\n

Cyriopagopus lividum<\/p>\n

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula can mostly be found in Myanmar and sometimes over the border in Thailand.<\/p>\n

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula Natural Habitat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is a terrestrial animal that lives in deep burials that they make themselves and leave them only when in search for food. They make webs, but most of the time keeps living in the burials they make. Due to rain forest natural habitat, they need great humidity at all times if in captivity as pets.<\/p>\n

Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is a carnivore like most of their species. This means that it eats only live prey and they prefer catching it on their own. Their diet is mostly made of <\/strong>crickets, cockroaches and other small insects. Be careful \u2013 the crickets might injure your tarantula, so if the Cobalt Blue is not interested in catching the cricket, remove it from the tank ant try feeding it a few days later. Also, they always need to have fresh water in the tank \u2013 you can leave a small water container or a tarantula sponge as a source of water.<\/p>\n

The Cobalt Blue Tarantula Life span<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like most of the tarantulas, the female <\/strong>Cobalt Blue Tarantula lives longer \u2013 up to 20 to 25 years. The male once, once they achieve maturity live for a few months more, so their life span is 10 to 20 years.<\/p>\n

Housing<\/strong> and Habitat Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cobalt Blue \u00a0needs more ground space and not so much height. But, the terrarium needs to be high enough so they can\u2019t climb and escape. They need as much as a 10 gallon tank with 5 to 6 inches of peat moss or potting soil. If the soil is covered in moss, make sure to keep open space for their burrow. Also, they need a great humidity, so the moss should be sprayed daily and fresh water needs to be provided.\u00a0 As a water container you could use wide and shallow water dish or a tarantula sponge. You should also provide an under-tank heating pad.<\/p>\n

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Different Names for <\/strong>The Cobalt Blue<\/h2>\n

Haplopelma lividum \u2013 Latin name.<\/p>\n

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Development Rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Medium development rate.<\/p>\n

Temperature<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The temperature in the terrarium\u00a0should be approximately 80-90 Fahrenheit (26-32C). The humidity should be around 72-82 percent at all times. Its recommended for the moss in the tank to be sprayed with water on a daily basis in order for the humidity to be on point.<\/p>\n

Personality<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cobalt Blue \u00a0is one of the most aggressive ones, meaning that they are easily scared and triggered to attack. It\u2019s not recommended to be handled, especially not by someone without experience. It\u2019s known that even the spiderlings of a Cobalt Blue tarantula are ready to attack. They are also very fast and can escape easily if the top of the tank is not secured or high enough to be out of their reach.<\/p>\n

Reproducing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The male gets closer and starts tapping while vibrating its body. If the female answers, the mating starts. After that, in some cases, the male might get eaten. The female Cobalt Blue Tarantula lays the eggs in her burrow and takes care for the sac.<\/p>\n

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