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Common Name: Singapore Blue Tarantula

• Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus violaceopes (Listed as Lampropelma violaceopes)

• Family: Theraphosidae

• Classification: Arachnida (Araneae)

• Toxicity Level: Moderate (Potent venom, fast-acting; Old World species)

• Origin: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore)

• Sizes Available:

  • Adult: Full size, guaranteed female coloration.

  • Medium: Sub-adult.

  • Slings: Spiderlings (Unsexed).

• Adult Size: 20 – 25 cm (8 – 10 inches) leg span - Very Large

• Diet: Carnivore (Large roaches, crickets, occasionally pinky mice)

The Singapore Blue is a massive arboreal (tree-dwelling) tarantula.

• Females: Display stunning violet-blue or purple legs with a golden carapace. They are among the largest arboreal spiders in Asia.

• Males: Are dull brown or olive green and much smaller (sexual dimorphism). Unlike the Cobalt Blue, this species lives in trees and builds silken tube webs in hollows.

Notes Husbandry: Requires a tall terrarium with cork bark tubes and high humidity. They grow very fast.
Temperament: Extremely fast and defensive. They can sprint tele-portationally fast.

Why Source This Species:

• Massive Size: It is one of the largest Asian tarantulas, offering an impressive display.

• Arboreal Display: Unlike the Cobalt Blue, they are visible more often as they hunt above ground on bark.

• Investment: Buying Slings is a popular low-cost investment, as confirmed females Adult command a high price ($45+).