Chilobrachys natanicharum
Chilobrachys natanicharum, or Electric Blue Tarantula, is a newly described tarantula species native to Thailand. It is renowned for its vivid, metallic blue legs, which create an almost electric glow under light, making it one of the most visually striking tarantulas in the hobby.
The Electric Blue Tarantula is an Old World species known for its defensive temperament and fast movements. It is a heavy webber, constructing intricate silk tunnels and burrows in its natural habitat. Due to its speed and defensive nature, this species thrives in warm, humid environments and is best suited for experienced tarantula keepers.
Chilobrachys natanicharum, or Electric Blue Tarantula, is a newly described tarantula species native to Thailand. It is renowned for its vivid, metallic blue legs, which create an almost electric glow under light, making it one of the most visually striking tarantulas in the hobby.
The Electric Blue Tarantula is an Old World species known for its defensive temperament and fast movements. It is a heavy webber, constructing intricate silk tunnels and burrows in its natural habitat. Due to its speed and defensive nature, this species thrives in warm, humid environments and is best suited for experienced tarantula keepers.
Chilobrachys natanicharum, or Electric Blue Tarantula, is a newly described tarantula species native to Thailand. It is renowned for its vivid, metallic blue legs, which create an almost electric glow under light, making it one of the most visually striking tarantulas in the hobby.
The Electric Blue Tarantula is an Old World species known for its defensive temperament and fast movements. It is a heavy webber, constructing intricate silk tunnels and burrows in its natural habitat. Due to its speed and defensive nature, this species thrives in warm, humid environments and is best suited for experienced tarantula keepers.
What's the ideal diet for an Electric Blue Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep an Electric Blue Tarantula?
You can start with the Fossorial Fissure Small enclosure for this particular creature. When they are about ⅓ the size, you will want to go to the Fossorial Fissure Medium or Fossorial Fissure Large enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax), then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could an Electric Blue Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years, and males do not exceed 4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
Some photos provided by iNaturalist, credit to:
Jay Paroline, some rights reserved (CC BY)
