{"product_id":"greenbottle-blue-tarantula","title":"Greenbottle Blue Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGreenbottle Blue Tarantula Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChromatopelma cyaneopubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adult: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e12–15 cm leg span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: Females \u003cstrong\u003e10–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e; males shorter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Terrestrial\/semi-arboreal and very active\u003cbr\u003e• Adult minimum: \u003cstrong\u003e45 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm of mostly dry substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Add cork bark, hides and plenty of anchor points for webbing\u003cbr\u003e• Secure lid with excellent ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e23–27°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e20–23°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid temperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo UVB required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal day\/night room lighting is sufficient\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid bright lights directly over the enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep relatively \u003cstrong\u003edry: around 40–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Do not mist the entire enclosure\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a water dish at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts and roaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Juveniles need smaller prey more frequently\u003cbr\u003e• Adults generally eat \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 times per week\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on size and appetite\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow water dish\u003c\/strong\u003e at all times\u003cbr\u003e• Refresh regularly with clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Appetite may decrease before a moult\u003cbr\u003e• Remove live prey when premoult is suspected\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb or handle during moulting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Wait until the tarantula has hardened before feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Can be fast and defensive and may flick urticating hairs\u003cbr\u003e• If movement is necessary, use a catch cup\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid sudden movements around the enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for lethargy, injury, mites or abnormal posture\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation and dry conditions are particularly important\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive humidity and standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey and waste regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the water dish clean\u003cbr\u003e• Spot-clean when necessary\u003cbr\u003e• Preserve established webbing where possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Dry, suitable substrate\u003cbr\u003e✓ Cork bark\/hide\u003cbr\u003e✓ Webbing anchor points\u003cbr\u003e✓ Water dish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Thermometer\/hygrometer\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable live insects\u003cbr\u003e✓ Catch cup \u0026amp; long tongs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVery active webber\u003c\/strong\u003e — allow plenty of space for web construction\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the enclosure \u003cstrong\u003ewell ventilated and predominantly dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Urticating hairs can cause significant irritation\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid unnecessary handling\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb a moulting tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Ensure the enclosure is escape-proof — they can move surprisingly quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58654367908221,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/shutterstock_2476008425.jpg?v=1788943894","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/greenbottle-blue-tarantula","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}