Cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum), or cobalt-colored blue tarantula is part of the
Species: lividumspecimens of this species live in Southern Asia, in Myanmar, Thailanda.In nature, the habitat of this species is represented by tropical forests, where the tarantula digs its deep underground galleries.
Food Haplopelma lividum
As this species spends most of its time in galleries, the animal is unlikely to surface during the day to eat. That is why it is necessary that the food offered is left in the terrarium overnight, thus giving the tarantula a chance to feed. As with the rest of the species the food offered will be: beetles, grasshoppers, worms bred in captivity.Features Haplopelma lividum
One of the most beautiful tarantulas, it is also one of the least visible. Perfectly illustrating the concept of "pethole," this electric blue beauty will stay hidden about 98% of the time in her galleries. Being a digging species it needs at least 15-20 cm of substrate to be able to make its "burrow". Occasionally he will go out at night to hunt cockroaches in the terrarium or add more canvas around the entrance to the galleries.
Besides beauty, Haplopelma lividum is also known for something: a unique temperament. Very unpredictable, it will adopt the posture of intimidation at the slightest sign of threat. It is wrong to call it aggressive, even though this is the rating most often assigned to the species, correctly being rather "very defensive". Provoked, it will bite repeatedly. The fact that it is a terrestrial animal, the temperament, and the speed it possesses make it a tarantula recommended only to experienced breeders or those who never plan to touch it. At maturity tarantula can reach 12-15 centimeters. It is assumed that females reach 15 years in captivity, while males live only 5 years.
Being an Asian species, Haplopelma lividum does not possess hives, but possesses one of the most potent venoms of all tarantulas.
Terrarium
The dimensions of the terrarium must be proportional to the size of the animal, and must be taken into account the thickness of the substrate, so it is recommended for adult animals terrariums with dimensions: 40x30x30 (Lxwxh).
Being a fosorial species, it is absolutely necessary that the substrate layer in the terrarium be large, preferably around 20 centimeters, thus giving the tarantula the opportunity to dig its impressive galleries. Decor elements can be provided, with tarantula occasionally using these to start his gallery. The relative humidity of the air should be 75 – 85%, and the air temperature of 26-30 degrees Celsius.
Venom
All species of tarantulas possess venom. Although it is not very potent, bites are never pleasant. Haplopelma lividum is a species known for being very unpredictable, so a bite can occur at any time.
For these reasons we recommend maximum attention when the tarantula is fed, moved or when its terrarium is cleaned.
It is not recommended to handle tarantula, especially by those without experience.
Reproduction Haplopelma lividum
Reproduction in this species is slightly more difficult than in most tarantulas, especially due to fosorial behavior. For this reason it is likely that the female will kill and consume the male at the time of mating.
