Tarantula forum is a community of pet tarantula enthusiasts. This is a colorful, hardy addition to a collection. A quick search revealed this amazing specimen to be the chromatopelma cyaneopubscens, common name greenbottle blue or gbb for short. Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens greenbottle blue, gbb. What does the green bottle blue tarantula look like. Also known as the green bottle blue tarantula or the gbb. As you can see with the picture to the left, its vibrant and vivid colors such as the metallic blue legs and the orange abdomen makes it hard to miss. It manages to combine amazing colors with ease of care, making it a great pet. The climate care for the species does not change, but how you arrive at it may. Green bottle blue tarantula spider steam punk iron on patch. The range of the greenbottle blue tarantula is believed to be limited to dry areas in northern venezuela.
The green bottle blue chromatopelma cyaneopubescens or gbb are a fast growing species that create elaborate web burrows and hammocks that often fill their entire enclosure. Green bottle blue tarantula care sheet tarantula guide. Clothed in velvet black hairs it looks sleek and glossy, especially after a. Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens the green bottle blue tarantula. Rip bud ive decided to go totally different and i shall be purchasing a gbb in about 2 weeks time need to do it when either me or my boyfriend are at home and niehter of us are until then grr. Venezuelan suntiger tarantula for sale reptiles for sale. Mar 12, 20 fusion exotics presents 3 minute species, the venezuelan greenbottle blue tarantula, chromatopelma cyanopubescens schmidt, 1995. Care sheet the spider will need a small terrarium up to ten gallons in size and an undertank heating pad. Jul 31, 2014 a quick search revealed this amazing specimen to be the chromatopelma cyaneopubscens, common name greenbottle blue or gbb for short. While the brazilian black tarantula may not be as showy and brightly coloured as some other species are, this tarantula has a classy, subtle beauty about it.
The greenbottle blue or gbb chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is an. May 17, 2017 while green bottle blue s do hail from the venezuelan desert, they are slings, and by such they have not developed their impervious waxy layer to prevent dehydration, do not keep them bone dry, one thing that works for me is to use my tongs to penetrate down to the bottom of the substrate, and then fill this with water up to the top, it will then soak in the substrate and this creates a. Regardless, beautiful bright orange coloration, not to mention those bluegreen iridescent feet. Tarantupedia greenbottle blue care sheet chromatopelma cyaneopubescens care. Explore 25 listings for blue tarantula for sale at best prices. These hides are made from 18 thick polypropylene and are nearly unbreakable.
Green bottle blue tarantula, gbb chromatopelma cyaneopubescens care sheet. Adult gbbs have a vibrant orange abdomen, metallic blue legs, a blue green carapace and is covered with orange hairs. Jun 03, 2019 its kinda been a pet hole for now, will not come out and have barely seen it or seen it for about 3 months now, it is a sub adult. The genus name chromatopelma actually derives from the greek word chroma, meaning color. Celebrating 30 years in the hobby supplying captive bred invertebrates from around the world. Even spiderlings are colourful with their pink legs, black carapace and black abdomen with red stripes. Adult gbbs have a vibrant orange abdomen, metallic blue legs, a bluegreen carapace and is covered with orange hairs. This includes handling, temperature, humidity, set up. Greenbottle blue tarantula chromatopelma cyaneopubescens.
Green bottle blue tarantula basildon, essex pets4homes. These fossorial tarantula are very hardy and live a very long and healthy life with females outliving the males and full grown. Venezuelan green bottle blue venezuelan green bottle blue strand, 1907. They are very low maintenance and a pet you can leave for a couple of weeks with no worries. While blue tarantulas are always popular in the hobby, i would argue that the green bottle blue is one of the very best. Greenbottle blue tarantula males will presumably just live to be 24 years of age, while females will live more than 12 years of age. Collectors of all levels of experience will find this spider to be a nice addition to their collection. How to care for a chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, also known as the greenbottle blue, is a very colorful species of tarantula originating from venezuela. Dec 19, 2019 the brazilian black tarantula, grammostola pulchra, is one of my favourite tarantula species of all. Cobalt blue and pink toe tarantulas also need more humidity.
Widely hailed one of the best beginner tarantulas, this species is by far the most beautiful starter species. Hello, i have ordered a chilobrachys blue vietnam is now a little unsure how to set up the enclosure for it. Cyanognathus, its a teeny little 34 baby, but is already fast. My green bottle blue tarantula chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is very sweet with me though. Adult greenbottles have metallic blue legs, a blue.
Read morebrazilian white knee tarantula acanthoscurria geniculata care sheet. Red concepcion, green bottle blues, and rose hair tarantulas all like a drier habitat. Green bottle blue tarantula pictures chromatopelma. They have bright blue legs, a blue green carapace and an orange abdomen. They are widely sought after due to their extremely blue abdomen which starts to change color as they go from spiderling to juveniles. Green bottle blue tarantula chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. We aim to provide a free resource to tarantula keepers around the world. Green bottle blue gbb chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. They are considered to have a medium growth rate and reach a leg span from 4. The brazilian black tarantula, grammostola pulchra, is one of my favourite tarantula species of all. Greenbottle blue tarantula for sale reptiles for sale.
They are brightly colored, dont usually hide from you, eat very well and are very easy to care for. With metallic blue legs, a blue green carapace, and a vibrantly orange abdomen, few other species can compete in the category of coloration. It is a great experience to raise one up from a spiderling and. Hatching beautiful and fairly rare species from cuba. They have smooth inner and outer surfaces for easy cleaning. There is nothing to be alarmed about however these are things to keep in mind. Visit us instore or place your order for next day delivery. Chromatopelma im world spider catalog chromatopelma cyaneopubescens im world. Spiderling, habitat with substrate and foliage, 30 day guarantee, spiderling care guide, and a 2 week supply of feeders.
Bienvenidos to another exciting 3 minute species, our subject today. Dry shrubland, the climate of venezuela is tropical on the llanos and along the coast and. I was planning to give it deep substrate like my haplopelma or c. Because of its very aggressive nature and speed, the cobalt blue tarantula is only recommended for experienced collectors and should rarely be handled. The abdomen is reddish orange, which make it an attractive specie.
Dec 02, 2014 as the title says im a newbie to mexican red leg and green bottle blue tarantulas. Another danger for their health usually comes when attempting to breed male and female tarantula as. We have some absolutely stunning captive bred greenbottle blue tarantulas for sale at rockbottom prices. Another danger for their health usually comes when attempting to breed male and female tarantula as they might display aggressive behavior. An effective green bottle blue tarantula mating can deliver around 100 brilliantly hued spiderlings in an egg sack, spiderlings have pink legs, dark carapace and dark belly with red stripes. Green bottle blue tarantulas us tarantula care sheets. This colorful species makes an excellent display tarantula. This species of tarantula grows to an adult size of 1011. The greenbottle blue or gbb as it is affectionately known is a stunningly beautiful spider that is found in webbed burrows under bushes and tree roots in desert areas of northern venezuela. While green bottle blue s do hail from the venezuelan desert, they are slings, and by such they have not developed their impervious waxy layer to prevent dehydration, do not keep them bone dry, one thing that works for me is to use my tongs to penetrate down to the bottom of the substrate, and then fill this with water up to the top, it will then soak in the substrate and this creates a. He was a large male when i got him and moulted once in my care. The chromatopelma cyaneopubescens also known as the green bottle blue tarantula, is a very colorful species of tarantula.
Nov 15, 2016 chromatopelma cyaneopubescens green bottle blue tarantulahi. It is a prolific webber and a opportunistic burrower. Even spiderlings are colourful with their pink legs. The colombian bluebottle tarantula is a rare species from colombia. When adult they are very colourful with blue legs, green carapace and orange abdomen. Kaleidoscope pattern formed from picture of greenbottle blue tarantula. The tarantula keepers guide is a book i would recommend to anyone with is serious about getting into the hobby of getting a tarantula as pets.
The habitat requires a halflog or some form of hiding area and a shallow water bowl. Their electric blue legs and copper abdomen make them a very desirable specimen in. This tarantula will come with its plastic enclosure as seen in the pictures above and is an amazing eater. Gold to orange coloration on carapace and abdomenal region, with a blueish purple sheen to the legs starting at the femur to tarsus.
The chromatopelma cyaneopubescens green bottle blue. Lady genii the lovely tarantula leg span is life sized at 5 wide from leg to leg x 6 tall from spinneret to toe add a tarantula to any project or favorite bag to add the awesome spider flare everything needs. Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, manchmal auch cyanblaue venezuela vogelspinne oder. Blondis water dish and let it soak into the substrate. Blondi tarantulas are from the rainforests in venezuela and need more humidity. It provides a comprehensive information on care, housing and feeding. On these pages you will find discussions on any and all topics relating to pet tarantula and other spiders. It is a great experience to raise one up from a spiderling and watch it change with each molt. Surely this unique tarantula commanded high prices like the equally beautiful p. Cool insects bugs and insects spiders and snakes itsy bitsy spider cool bugs a bugs life beautiful bugs tier fotos exotic pets more information. This tarantula experience sexual dimorphism where females are usually bigger and more of a velvet black and sharp orange coloring while. Dec 14, 2019 im embarrassed to admit that when the brazilian white knee tarantula started to enter the hobby i was far from impressed. Chromatopelma is a genus of spiders in the family theraphosidae tarantulas, with the sole species chromatopelma cyaneopubescens.
We have some captive bred venezuelan suntiger tarantulas for sale at affordable pricing. Marshalli, but then i read on a forum that chilobrachys do web a lot and some people keep them more like nw terrestrials with a hide and medium substrate depth. A guide to keeping tarantulas by experience level pethelpful. The first thing that you will notice about them is their fascinating and eccentric combination of colors, which is a mix of metallic blue, orange, and some dark green shades. The chromatopelma cyaneopubescens green bottle blue one of the most colorful tarantula species in the world. A native of the paraguana peninsula, venezuela, it is known as the greenbottle blue tarantula, and has some of the most dramatic colouring of any spider species. Green bottle blue tarantula sling 12cm salford, greater.
While tarantulas are usually safe, make sure your suntiger is decently hydrated as that can be one of the biggest threats to them. In 2001 i suddenly found information about this tarantula inhabiting arid desert areas in northern venezuela. Green bottle blue tarantula chromatopelma cyaneopubescens captive bred. The greenbottle blue tarantula is a resilient and easytokeep species as a pet.
Green bottle blue tarantulas are originally from venezuela. This is a new world, semiarboreal tarantula that comes from northern venezuela, paraguana region. Brazilian white knee tarantula acanthoscurria geniculata. Regardless, beautiful bright orange coloration, not to mention those blue green iridescent feet.
The absence of aggression it is a bit skittish, but generally just kicks. If you try to handle a tarantula, its at your own risk. This tarantula is native from venezuela, specifically from the paraguana region. Green bottle blue may not be doing so well tarantula forum. I explained this because where you live and housed your collection may change how you care for your tarantula. While green bottle blues do hail from the venezuelan desert, they are slings, and by such they have not developed their impervious waxy layer to prevent dehydration, do not keep them bone dry, one thing that works for me is to use my tongs to penetrate down to the bottom of the substrate, and then fill this with water up to the top, it will then soak in the substrate and this creates a. This fastgrowing arboreal species reaches a sizable legspan of around six inches at adulthood.
Surely this unique tarantula commanded high prices. At the time i was focusing my attention on the more colourful species of tarantula such as the greenbottle blue, the cobalt blue and the indian ornamental. Im embarrassed to admit that when the brazilian white knee tarantula started to enter the hobby i was far from impressed. Since that time it has been one of my favourite tarantula species. With metallic blue legs, a bluegreen carapace, and a vibrantly orange abdomen, few other species can compete in the category of coloration. Fusion exotics presents 3 minute species, the venezuelan greenbottle blue tarantula, chromatopelma cyanopubescens schmidt, 1995. Apr 15, 2017 reptiles plus currently has green bottle blue tarantulas for sale. They are one of the most colorful species of tarantulas around. Immediately interested, i began researching the gbb to learn care requirements, temperament, and cost.
They have bright blue legs, a bluegreen carapace and an orange abdomen. Its a bit fast and nervous to be considered docile in the sense of most grammostola or brachypelma, but it is not overly defensive and since it is also hardy and easy to care for it makes an excellent beginner species for those who prefer a handsoff terrarium pet. Chromatopelma is a monotypic genus of south american tarantulas containing the single. Oct 26, 2019 greenbottle blue tarantula males will presumably just live to be 24 years of age, while females will live more than 12 years of age. Tarantulas facts you need to know about tarantula pets. The greenbottle blue tarantula is one of the most beautiful tarantula species in the world. Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens captive bred beauties approximately. These fossorial tarantula are very hardy and live a very long and healthy life. The venezuelan suntiger tarantula is an arboreal species that is a crowd favorite due to its vibrant black coloring with orange chevron marks on its legs and an orange tigerstripe design on their abdomen. In this video we cover care, husbandry, and feeding chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, also known as the green bottle blue or gbb tarantula.
Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens green bottle blue tarantula. Brazilian black tarantula grammostola pulchra care sheet. The greenbottle blue tarantula is one of the most stunning tarantulas in the world and a personal favorite of mine. Plenty of blue tarantulas are known, but why are they blue and not green or pink. Here i have my unsexed chromatopelma cyaneopubescens for sale commonly known as the green bottle blue tarantula as i would currently like to downsize my collection. Many characteristics make this tarantula unique among the others. They are designed to fit most major brand shoeboxes and tubs and work great in our vision racks.