Chilobrachys sp. 'Electric Blue'
✓ VerifiedElectric Blue Tarantula, Electric Blue Earth Tiger
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Temperament
highly 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" with deep substrate
Adult
10x10x10" with 6" substrate
🪨 Substrate
Type
moist coco fiber and topsoil, compactable
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
highly defensive, fast
Care Guide
**Electric Blue Tarantula** — An undescribed Chilobrachys species that exploded in hobby popularity from ~2023 onward. Adults display a vivid metallic electric-blue coloration that is among the most striking of any tarantula — widely considered a genuinely extraordinary-looking animal.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES (formally undescribed): No urticating hairs; extremely fast and defensive; Old World venom. For experienced keepers ONLY. This species' wild popularity has led to overbreeding caution — verify ethical sourcing.
Care follows standard Chilobrachys parameters: moist compactable substrate, high humidity from a tropical Thai habitat, warm temperatures. A fast grower and reliable feeder like other Chilobrachys. Despite being undescribed, care requirements are well-established through extensive keeper experience since its introduction to the hobby.
The blue coloration is most vivid on freshly molted adults and may appear more grey-blue at other times. Slings are brown and unremarkable — the electric blue develops with maturity.
⚠️ 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
2
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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