Chilobrachys dyscolus
✓ VerifiedCryptic Earth Tiger, Asian Brown Earth Tiger, Myanmar Earth Tiger
Roy Bateman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
defensive, fast
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
78°F - 85°F
(26°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
70% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial with moist substrate
Juvenile
5x5x6"
Adult
10x10x10" with 5" substrate
🪨 Substrate
Type
moist coco fiber and topsoil
Depth
5-6 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 4-5 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 1-2 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
defensive, fast
Care Guide
**Cryptic Earth Tiger** — A widely distributed Chilobrachys from mainland Southeast Asia. Brown and grey with subtle darker markings — not the most visually arresting species but a solid, reliable keeper with the characteristic Chilobrachys work ethic (eats everything, grows fast, builds constantly).
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; fast and defensive. For experienced keepers.
Care is standard Chilobrachys: moist substrate, warm temperatures, high humidity. C. dyscolus is a useful species for keepers who want a lower-cost, lower-profile Asian fossorial to add biodiversity to their collection. Taxonomy of this species has been confused historically — some animals sold as C. dyscolus may represent related undescribed forms.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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