Your first arboreal is the beginning of something beautiful.
HUMIDITY
TEMPERATURE
ADVANCED
LEG SPAN
ORIGIN
11 INCHES
65–75%
20–24°C
Singapore/Malaysia
Omothymus violaceopes, commonly known as the Singapore Blue Tarantula, is native to Singapore and Malaysia and renowned renowned for its incredible size, reaching up to 28 cm in diagonal leg span. Females display deep metallic blue legs with a light-coloured carapace and a patterned abdomen. Despite its beauty, this is not a beginner-friendly species. its incredibly fast, highly defensive when provoked, and possesses medically significant venom that can cause severe pain, muscle cramping, nausea, and headaches. Additionally, this species has specific humidity and temperature requirements, making proper husbandry essential. It is best suited for experienced keepers who are comfortable managing fast-moving Old World species with higher moisture needs.
