Cyriopagopus sp. Hati Hati (Purple Earth Tiger Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus sp. Hati Hati

Name Pronunciation: Cyriopagopus (Sear-ee-oh-puh-GOH-pus) Hati Hati (Hah-tee Hah-tee)

Common Name: Purple Earth Tiger Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek cyriopagopus is split in two parts, kyrios (meaning "lord" or "master") and pagos (meaning "hill" or "rock"). Hati Hati is derived from an Indonesian language meaning "be careful," "take care," or "caution" refering to the temperment of this species

Classification: Old World 

Type: Fossoreal

Experience level: Advanced

Life Expectancy: Females live 10-15 years; Males live 3-6 years

Size: 6" (15.24cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat: Indonesia - Island of Sulawesi

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

Temperature: 75°– 82°F (24°– 28°C)

Humidity: Tropical

Temperament: Deffensive

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