The Greenbottle tarantula is the only species of the genus Chromatopelma, mainly found in the Paraguana peninsula of Venezuela. It belongs to the Theraphosidae family which mostly comprises of large-sized, hairy spiders. Its unique coloration, which is also the reason behind its name, makes it one of the sought after species among tarantula hobbyists.
Size: The females are larger with a leg span of about 6 inches (15.24 cm) while the males have 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm) of leg span.
Color: Their magnificent and vibrant coloration is responsible for making them look immensely attractive.They have metallic blue legs, bright orange abdomen and a bluish-green carapace.
Like most tarantula species, the eggs are small and round in shape, with the sac containing about 100 of them.
The juvenile spiders too have a brilliant hue, possessing pink legs, a dark-colored carapace as well as a dark belly striped in red.
They mostly make funnel-shaped webs in large amounts, not just in the wild but even when kept in captivity. The thick webs shield them from the extremities of the desert climate when thriving in the wild, also serving as a perfect trap for insects who enter it.
These docile creatures rarely show aggression or a tendency to bite. However, the greenbottle blue tarantulas are easily scared, and when under stress they move at a rapid speed which may result in self-injury. If bitten their venom could cause slight irritation but are not known to be poisonous to humans.
Other names | Orange Bottlebrush tarantula, Venezuelan Greenbottle Blue Tarantula |
Lifespan | Males: 4 years Females: 12 to 14 years |
Distribution | Paraguana peninsula and the Venezuelan shrubbery ranges |
Habitat | Webbed burrows below tree roots and bushes in the dry and ragged scrublands of Venezuela |
Diet | Crickets, scorpions, beetles, worms |
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The Greenbottle tarantula is the only species of the genus Chromatopelma, mainly found in the Paraguana peninsula of Venezuela. It belongs to the Theraphosidae family which mostly comprises of large-sized, hairy spiders. Its unique coloration, which is also the reason behind its name, makes it one of the sought after species among tarantula hobbyists.
Size: The females are larger with a leg span of about 6 inches (15.24 cm) while the males have 4 1/2 inches (11.43 cm) of leg span.
Color: Their magnificent and vibrant coloration is responsible for making them look immensely attractive.They have metallic blue legs, bright orange abdomen and a bluish-green carapace.
Like most tarantula species, the eggs are small and round in shape, with the sac containing about 100 of them.
The juvenile spiders too have a brilliant hue, possessing pink legs, a dark-colored carapace as well as a dark belly striped in red.
They mostly make funnel-shaped webs in large amounts, not just in the wild but even when kept in captivity. The thick webs shield them from the extremities of the desert climate when thriving in the wild, also serving as a perfect trap for insects who enter it.
These docile creatures rarely show aggression or a tendency to bite. However, the greenbottle blue tarantulas are easily scared, and when under stress they move at a rapid speed which may result in self-injury. If bitten their venom could cause slight irritation but are not known to be poisonous to humans.
Other names | Orange Bottlebrush tarantula, Venezuelan Greenbottle Blue Tarantula |
Lifespan | Males: 4 years Females: 12 to 14 years |
Distribution | Paraguana peninsula and the Venezuelan shrubbery ranges |
Habitat | Webbed burrows below tree roots and bushes in the dry and ragged scrublands of Venezuela |
Diet | Crickets, scorpions, beetles, worms |
Image Credits: I2.wp.com, Reptilecity.com, C2.staticflickr.com, Tarantulapets.com, Tarantulaheaven.com, Strictlyreptiles.tv, C1.staticflickr.com, 66.media.tumblr.com, I.pinimg.com