Citharacanthus cyaneus- Cuban Violet- unsexed

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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Citharacanthus cyaneus
Common Name
Cuban Violet
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial / Fossorial
Temperament
Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Adult Size
4–5 inches
Growth Rate
Medium
Origin
Cuba / Caribbean
Keeper Level
Intermediate
Habitat
Tropical dry forest / Sandy substrate
Display Appeal
High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Cuba / Caribbean
Adult size: 4–5 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial / Fossorial — tropical dry forest / sandy substrate
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–84°F and 60–75% humidity. Provide sandy substrate 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.

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.

Species Profile

Citharacanthus cyaneus — commonly known as the Cuban Violet — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Cuba / Caribbean. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–5 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–84°F with 60–75% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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