Coremiocnemis hoggi
Coremiocnemis hoggi, or Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula, is an obligate burrowing fossorial tarantula native to Malaysia. It is distinguished by its dark brown to black body with vibrant purple hues on its femurs, making it a visually striking species among tarantula keepers.
The Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula spends most of its life in deep burrows within the humid rainforests of Malaysia. Relying on its speed, defensive temperament, and potent venom for protection. An absolute must-have for the more expert-level keepers.
Coremiocnemis hoggi, or Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula, is an obligate burrowing fossorial tarantula native to Malaysia. It is distinguished by its dark brown to black body with vibrant purple hues on its femurs, making it a visually striking species among tarantula keepers.
The Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula spends most of its life in deep burrows within the humid rainforests of Malaysia. Relying on its speed, defensive temperament, and potent venom for protection. An absolute must-have for the more expert-level keepers.
Coremiocnemis hoggi, or Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula, is an obligate burrowing fossorial tarantula native to Malaysia. It is distinguished by its dark brown to black body with vibrant purple hues on its femurs, making it a visually striking species among tarantula keepers.
The Malaysian Purple-Femur Tarantula spends most of its life in deep burrows within the humid rainforests of Malaysia. Relying on its speed, defensive temperament, and potent venom for protection. An absolute must-have for the more expert-level keepers.
What's the ideal diet for a Malaysian Purple-Femur 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 a Malaysian Purple-Femur 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 a Malaysian Purple-Femur 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:
Cheongweei Gan, some rights reserved (CC BY)
