Thrixopelma cyaneolum
Thrixopelma cyaneolum, commonly known as the Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula, is a visually striking species admired for its vibrant coloration, featuring metallic blue legs and a reddish-brown abdomen. Medium-sized, with a leg span of up to 5–6 inches, this species is known for its semi-docile demeanor, though it occasionally displays defensive behavior. Its unique appearance and manageable care requirements make it a favorite among intermediate-level tarantula enthusiasts.
Thrixopelma cyaneolum, commonly known as the Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula, is a visually striking species admired for its vibrant coloration, featuring metallic blue legs and a reddish-brown abdomen. Medium-sized, with a leg span of up to 5–6 inches, this species is known for its semi-docile demeanor, though it occasionally displays defensive behavior. Its unique appearance and manageable care requirements make it a favorite among intermediate-level tarantula enthusiasts.
Thrixopelma cyaneolum, commonly known as the Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula, is a visually striking species admired for its vibrant coloration, featuring metallic blue legs and a reddish-brown abdomen. Medium-sized, with a leg span of up to 5–6 inches, this species is known for its semi-docile demeanor, though it occasionally displays defensive behavior. Its unique appearance and manageable care requirements make it a favorite among intermediate-level tarantula enthusiasts.
What’s the ideal diet for a Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼in -1.2in Spiderling (sling), and when they get to be about 1in the size, you will want to either go to the Terrestrial Terrain Medium, or Terrestrial Terrain Large enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) is looking small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax) then wait a couple days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a water dish at all times full, wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 20+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 3-4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
