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I got this caresheet from a different website....does it seem about right for this species?
Singapore Blue Tarantula
(Cyriopagopus sp "Singapore blue")
This is a reltivley new and expensive addition to the hobby are is not easy to get hold of but is a extremley nice addition to any collection. Adults have a nice overall metallic blue/violet sheen to them and grow very big, There however are aggresive and not for beginners. If you can afford the prices for some of these they are well worth it. These spiders were uherd of untill the BTS show 2004. It took me a while to get hold of two spiderlings of this species.
Found in Asia, singapore
Class Arboreal.
Growth This species can grow from 7 to 10 inches.
Temperature A temperature of 75 to 85°F or 24 to32°C is fine.
Humidity A humidity level of about 60 to 75% is fine.
Temperament Semi-agressive and skitish.
Housing Spiderlings can live in a small container with air holes in the top. Adults can live in a 10 gallon tank and bigger. This species requires a well planted terrarium with many spots suitable to build a web also a hollow log propped up against the side of the tank will do just as well. Height is more important to than floor space to this species. They also require a Substrata for the floor of the tank like peat moss, potting soil, wood chip or Vermiculite which is what I recommend as it holds moisture very well and doesn't encourage the growth of moulds or mites like potting soil. The substrata should be about 1 or 2 inches deep.
Diet Spiderlings can eat pinhead crickets and other small insects, Adults will eat crickets, locusts, meal worms and other insects of equal size,
Venom All Tarantulas have venom. Although tarantula venom is harmless to humans, it may sting for a few hours. If bitten seek medical attention immediately just in case. Keep all other pets away like dogs, cats etc because although the venom is harmless to us, to a cat or dog it could be a different story.
Urticating hairs This species does not flick urticating hairs.
Singapore Blue Tarantula
(Cyriopagopus sp "Singapore blue")
This is a reltivley new and expensive addition to the hobby are is not easy to get hold of but is a extremley nice addition to any collection. Adults have a nice overall metallic blue/violet sheen to them and grow very big, There however are aggresive and not for beginners. If you can afford the prices for some of these they are well worth it. These spiders were uherd of untill the BTS show 2004. It took me a while to get hold of two spiderlings of this species.
Found in Asia, singapore
Class Arboreal.
Growth This species can grow from 7 to 10 inches.
Temperature A temperature of 75 to 85°F or 24 to32°C is fine.
Humidity A humidity level of about 60 to 75% is fine.
Temperament Semi-agressive and skitish.
Housing Spiderlings can live in a small container with air holes in the top. Adults can live in a 10 gallon tank and bigger. This species requires a well planted terrarium with many spots suitable to build a web also a hollow log propped up against the side of the tank will do just as well. Height is more important to than floor space to this species. They also require a Substrata for the floor of the tank like peat moss, potting soil, wood chip or Vermiculite which is what I recommend as it holds moisture very well and doesn't encourage the growth of moulds or mites like potting soil. The substrata should be about 1 or 2 inches deep.
Diet Spiderlings can eat pinhead crickets and other small insects, Adults will eat crickets, locusts, meal worms and other insects of equal size,
Venom All Tarantulas have venom. Although tarantula venom is harmless to humans, it may sting for a few hours. If bitten seek medical attention immediately just in case. Keep all other pets away like dogs, cats etc because although the venom is harmless to us, to a cat or dog it could be a different story.
Urticating hairs This species does not flick urticating hairs.