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UNSEXED
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Arboreal / Semi-Arboreal
- Adult size
- 5–6 inch leg span (female)
- Temperament
- Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Keeper notes
Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
- Common Name
- Green Bottle Blue Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Origin
- Venezuela (Paraguaná peninsula)
- Habitat
- Arid scrubland
- Display Appeal
- Exceptional — unmatched coloration, prolific webber, highly active
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Venezuela
Adult size: 5–6 inches
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Terrestrial / Opportunistic Arboreal — semi-arid scrubland
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens — commonly known as the Green Bottle Blue Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial / opportunistic arboreal species with a natural range spanning Venezuela. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F with 50–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens - Unsexed - Green Bottle Blue Tarantula
Chromatopelma is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, with the sole species Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. A native of the Paraguaná peninsula, Venezuela, it is known as the green bottle blue tarantula, and has some of the most dramatic coloring of any spider species. Adult greenbottles have metallic blue legs, a blue-green carapace and a vibrant orange abdomen. They are very active, fast-growing and particularly attractive to tarantula hobbyists.
Photo By Jenn Rose
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–82°F and 50–65% humidity. Provide dry substrate with web anchors at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.