Chilobrachys Natanicharum (Electric Blue Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Chilobrachys Natanicharum

Name Pronunciation: Chilobrachys (KY-loh-brak-iss) Natanicharum (

nah-tah-nih-KAR-um)

Common Name: Electric Blue Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek Chilobrachys is split in two parts, cheilos refers to lip or, in arachnology, the chelicerae (mouthparts/fangs); And brachys Means short. Natanicharum is derived from Thai/English-transliterated personal names (Natakorn + Nichada) Who are the people who named the species.

Classification: Old World 

Type: Fossorial 

Experience level: Advanced

Life Expectancy: Females live 10-15 years; Males live 2-4 years

Size: 5 1/2" (13.97cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat: Thailand -

Takua Pa District of Phang-Nga

Housing Needs: substrate 6+", one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°– 85°F (24°– 29°C)

Humidity: Tropical 

Temperament: Agressive 

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