Xenesthis intermedia
The Xenesthis intermedia, or Venezuelan Blue Bloom, is a stunning tarantula species native to Colombia and Venezuela celebrated for its vibrant coloration featuring a striking combination of deep black, iridescent blues, and hints of pink. Known for its large size, with adults reaching 8–9 inches in leg span, this species is highly prized among experienced tarantula enthusiasts. A terrestrial tarantula is renowned for its defensive nature, speed, and strong feeding responses, making it a species best suited for those leaning more toward expert keepers.
The Xenesthis intermedia, or Venezuelan Blue Bloom, is a stunning tarantula species native to Colombia and Venezuela celebrated for its vibrant coloration featuring a striking combination of deep black, iridescent blues, and hints of pink. Known for its large size, with adults reaching 8–9 inches in leg span, this species is highly prized among experienced tarantula enthusiasts. A terrestrial tarantula is renowned for its defensive nature, speed, and strong feeding responses, making it a species best suited for those leaning more toward expert keepers.
The Xenesthis intermedia, or Venezuelan Blue Bloom, is a stunning tarantula species native to Colombia and Venezuela celebrated for its vibrant coloration featuring a striking combination of deep black, iridescent blues, and hints of pink. Known for its large size, with adults reaching 8–9 inches in leg span, this species is highly prized among experienced tarantula enthusiasts. A terrestrial tarantula is renowned for its defensive nature, speed, and strong feeding responses, making it a species best suited for those leaning more toward expert keepers.
What’s the ideal diet for a Venezuelan Blue Bloom 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 Venezuelan Blue Bloom 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 Venezuelan Blue Bloom Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 12-15 years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 3-4 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
