Ornithoctonus aureotibialis
Ornithoctonus • Theraphosidae
**Fringed Ornamental Tarantula** — A distinctive Thai fossorial with golden-orange tibiae that contrast with the dark body. Belongs to its own genus separate from Chilobrachys and Cyriopagopus, though care requirements overlap significantly.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; fast and defensive; Old World venom. For experienced keepers only.
Keep conditions warm and humid, with moist compactable substrate for deep burrowing. Like other Asian fossorials, provide deep substrate and a hide to anchor its burrow. A reliable feeder and medium growth rate. Less commonly kept than Chilobrachys species but increasingly available through captive breeding. An excellent species for keepers wanting to diversify into less mainstream Asian genera.
Temperature
78-85°F
Humidity
75-85%
Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Thailand, Cambodia
Temperament
defensive, fast
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