{"product_id":"cobalt-blue-melopoeus-lividus","title":"Cobalt Blue (Melopoeus lividus)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"116\"\u003eCobalt Blue Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most famous and sought-after tarantulas in the hobby. Renowned for its breathtaking \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"244\"\u003emetallic cobalt-blue legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species combines stunning beauty with classic Old World attitude. Fast, defensive, and highly reclusive, it's a spider that demands respect and rewards experienced keepers with flashes of incredible color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eCyriopagopus lividus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eHabitat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossorial (burrowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eFemales: 15–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eMales: 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive, extremely fast, and reclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eBrilliant \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"911\"\u003emetallic cobalt-blue legs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eDark grey to charcoal carapace and abdomen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eBlue coloration intensifies after molts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eOne of the most vivid blue tarantulas in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003ePhotos don't do it justice — seeing a mature \u003cem data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eC. lividus\u003c\/em\u003e under natural light is unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossorial — deep substrate is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 inches of slightly moist substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–82°F (24–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eCork bark starter burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eLeaf litter and moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eWater dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good airflow while maintaining humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eOnce established, expect extensive tunnel systems and very little surface activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, locusts, mealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eSlings: 2–3x\/week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eJuveniles: Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eAdults: Every 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003ePowerful feeding response when prey enters the burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eLegendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eelectric-blue coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eHardy and long-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eFascinating burrowing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eA must-have species for serious Old World collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eNot suitable for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003ePotent Old World venom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eExtremely fast and defensive when disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" 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