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Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
A Venezuelan species famous for metallic blue legs, a green carapace and orange abdomen. A prolific webber, tolerant of dry conditions and easy to keep.
The Green Bottle Blue (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) is a striking tarantula from the arid Paraguaná Peninsula of Venezuela, known for its metallic blue legs, green carapace and orange abdomen. A prolific webber that tolerates dry conditions, it is hardy and beginner-friendly, reaching a 12–14cm leg span. It is kept at 24–28°C with 55–65% humidity and fed live insects such as crickets and dubia roaches about once a week. As a New World species with urticating hairs, handle with care to avoid skin and eye irritation.
Origin
Arid Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela
Lifespan
Female 12-14 years / Male 3-4 years
Size
Leg span 12-14 cm
Temperature
24〜28℃
Humidity
55〜65%
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
A terrestrial heavy webber: provide deep substrate plus branches/plants as anchor points, and it builds extensive three-dimensional webbing.
24-28°C, 55-65% humidity; keep dry with good ventilation.
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Good eater; weekly feeding suffices.
Fairly fast and skittish; has urticating hairs but venom is mild.
Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.
The ideal temperature for Green Bottle Blue is 24〜28℃. Recommended humidity is 55〜65%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Green Bottle Blue is Female 12-14 years / Male 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Green Bottle Blue typically reaches Leg span 12-14 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Green Bottle Blue feeds on: Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Green Bottle Blue varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: June 30, 2026