Cyriopagopus sp. Sulawesi Black
Cyriopagopus • Theraphosidae
A large, dark Indonesian earth tiger and an undescribed hobby form, so care follows the fossorial Cyriopagopus (Ornithoctoninae) genus and is noted as such. Wants deep, consistently moist substrate to build a silk-lined burrow, plus a cork hide and good airflow; keep it humid with a water dish. Old World with no urticating hairs and potent venom; it is very fast and can be markedly defensive, especially if it lacks enough substrate to burrow. Advanced only, strictly no handling. Reported adult sizes run large (some keepers cite 10"+); we list a conservative 6-8" range.
Temperature
75-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: —
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
6-8 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Temperament
very fast and defensive if under-burrowed
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