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Thrixopelma cyaneolum
A blue tarantula from Peru, its compact body set off by cream stripes on the legs and red tufts on the abdomen. Leg span is about 12cm. It is terrestrial, even-tempered and not difficult to keep.
Thrixopelma cyaneolum is a terrestrial tarantula described from Peru in 2005 by Schmidt, Friebolin and Friebolin. It is marked by blue coloration with cream stripes on the legs and red tufts on the abdomen, and at about 12 cm leg span it stays small for the group. The original description was published as a paper debating whether the animal was a new species of Homoeomma, so its generic placement was contested from the outset. Sherwood and colleagues moved it to the new genus Ewok in their 2025 revision of the tribe Hapalopini, and sources following the World Spider Catalog now use Ewok cyaneolum. In the hobby it circulated for years as Homoeomma sp. 'Blue, Small' and was confused with the larger 'Blue Large' line. It is even-tempered and can be kept with a standard terrestrial setup.
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The Peruvian Blue Tarantula lives Females 12-15 years / males 3-4 years.
The Peruvian Blue Tarantula grows to About 12cm leg span.
The ideal temperature for the Peruvian Blue Tarantula is 20〜24℃. Ideal humidity is 70〜80%.
Origin
Peru
Lifespan
Females 12-15 years / males 3-4 years
Sources: The Spider Shop: Thrixopelma cyaneolum / Tarantupedia: Ewok cyaneolum / Wikipedia: Thrixopelma / GBIF
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Accepted name: Thrixopelma cyaneolum Schmidt, Friebolin & Friebolin, 2005
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
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Size
About 12cm leg span
Temperature
20〜24℃
Humidity
70〜80%
Live insects such as crickets and roaches
Keep around 20-24 C and roughly 70-80% humidity, with a permanent water dish and one damp corner of substrate. Ventilate well to prevent mould.
Terrestrial, so use a horizontal enclosure with generous substrate. Provide a cork bark hide and leave any burrow it digs undisturbed.
Offer live insects such as crickets and roaches, spacing out feedings while the abdomen is plump.
Trade sources rate it as easy to handle in husbandry terms. As a New World species it has urticating hairs. No reports on its venom exist.
Its name is in transition and it is sold both as Thrixopelma cyaneolum and as Ewok cyaneolum. Do not confuse it with the larger Homoeomma sp. Blue Large, a different species.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Peruvian Blue Tarantula is 20〜24℃. Recommended humidity is 70〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Peruvian Blue Tarantula is Females 12-15 years / males 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Peruvian Blue Tarantula typically reaches About 12cm leg span as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Peruvian Blue Tarantula feeds on: Live insects such as crickets and roaches. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Peruvian Blue Tarantula varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: September 17, 2026