Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens (Green Bottle Blue Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens

Name Pronunciation: Chromatopelma (kroh-mah-tuh-PEL-muh) Cyaneopubescens (sy-aan-ee-o-pyoo-BEH-sinz)

Common Name: Green Bottle Blue Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek chromatopelma is split in two parts chroma meaning ("color" or "colored") and pelma meaning ("sole" or "foot" or "fur"), referencing the striking color on the spider's legs and body. cyaneopubescen is also split in two parts, kyanos, meaning "blue" or "dark blue"and pubescens (from Latin, meaning "covered in fine hair" or "hairy/downy"). 

Classification: New World 

Type: Terrestrial 

Experience level: Beginner/Intermidiate

Life Expectancy: Females live 12-15 years; Males live 3-4 years

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

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat: Venezuela - Paraguaná Peninsula

Housing Needs: substrate 4+", one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°– 85°F (24°– 29°C)

Humidity: Arid 

Temperament: Skittish

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