This is a specific care sheet for Cobalt Blues (Haplopelma lividum), for more in this genus see Category:Haplopelma.
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Known as the Cobalt Blue Tarantula, or more realistically a pet hole, this species tends to spend much of its time underground in self built burrows
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | |
| Adult Size: | 10-13cm |
| Temperament: | Very defensive and shows signs of aggression |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Strong Venom |
| Haplopelma lividum Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. |
| Temperature: | 28-32°C (82.4-89.6°F) |
| Humidity: | About 75% |
| Special Requirements: | Not for new in the hobby. |
| Breeding Haplopelma lividum Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Haplopelma lividum Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Haplopelma lividum | |
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