![]() ![]() To this day, scientists are unsure why the Cobalt Blue Tarantula, along with its blue-color sharing cousins are colored the way they are, in regards to its true purpose to either attract a same-species mate or repel predators. However, under certain lighting and angles, it appears an iridescent, ethereal blue that earned the arachnid its name. Under the naked eye from a distance (and directly above), it appears to be black. One of the most fascinating aspects of this animal is its coloring. The females grow to become slightly larger than the males.ĭuring a process called “molting,” in which the tarantula sheds its exoskeletal layer, its organs also adjust in size to be bigger every molt, and it’ll regrow any limbs lost. The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is considered a “medium-sized” tarantula, which grow up to 5 inches (almost 13 cm) in leg-span length. ![]() That’s longer than most dogs and cats! How Big Do Cobalt Blue Tarantulas Get? While some say the latter (male) lives an average of 5 to 8 years in captivity, other reports say they can last from a decade to 12 years, whereas the female can live from 20 to a whopping 24 years. The answer to this question is two-legged: the female lives twice as long as the male Cobalt Blue Tarantula. ![]() How Long Does a Cobalt Blue Tarantula Live? It’s considered as possessing one of the more aggressive personalities of captive tarantula pets available, and while this may be a turn off to new owners, witnessing the intrigue and mystique of a Cobalt Blue in action is quite alluring to others. One of the most unique aspects of the Cobalt Blue would be its sharp predatory instincts. Their bite, although quite painful, is not venomous enough to seriously hurt humans, although it is meant to paralyze its smaller prey. However, because of this these tarantulas don’t need to be fed often, either, having a slow arachnid metabolism.ĭo keep in mind that due to the reclusive nature of burrowers, as well as its tendency to bite when being handled will mean that it is not recommended for new tarantula owners expecting to showcase their pet crawling on the palm of their hand.ĭue to minimal maintenance and handling, they pose little to no danger to their owners. While the definition of a “good pet” may be subjective, the popularity of these remarkably bright blue spiders may attest that there is something universal about their traits or behaviors that speak to their appeal as an arachnid pet.ĭue to all the reasons listed below, the raising of a Cobalt Blue Tarantula is best reserved for the hands of an experienced tarantula owner.Ĭobalt Blue Tarantulas are burrowers, so they aren’t really active and will spend most of their time hiding underneath their burrows. Read on to read common questions asked about raising a Cobalt Blue Tarantula as a pet in general, as well as more specific questions appertaining to its care. Their most salient feature for pet owners is their utterly spell-binding blue color which cloak the spider’s underbelly, legs and abdomen. Cobalt Blue Tarantulas are a species native to Thailand, yet found burrowing and hunting all over Southeast Asia. ![]()
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