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This is a specific care sheet for Cobalt Blues (Haplopelma lividum), for more in this genus see Category:Haplopelma.
Known as the Cobalt Blue Tarantula, or more realistically a pet hole, this species tends to spend much of its time underground in self built burrows
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
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Myanmar/Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
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| Class:
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Terrestrial
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| Longevity:
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| Adult Size:
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10-13cm
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| Temperament:
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Very defensive and shows signs of aggression
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| Urticating Hairs:
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No
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| Venom Potency:
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Strong Venom
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| Haplopelma lividum Housing Requirements
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| Tarantula Housing:
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Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
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| Temperature:
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28-32°C (82.4-89.6°F)
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| Humidity:
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About 75%
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| Special Requirements:
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Not for new in the hobby.
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| Breeding Haplopelma lividum Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
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Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
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Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
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Probable sexual cannibalism
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| Haplopelma lividum Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Haplopelma lividum
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