{"product_id":"kordilla-earth-tiger-selenocosmia-sp-kordillera","title":"Kordilla Earth Tiger (Selenocosmia sp. Kordillera)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKordillera\u003c\/strong\u003e is an impressive Asian Old World tarantula valued by collectors for its earthy coloration, heavy build, and fascinating fossorial lifestyle. A classic burrowing \u003cem\u003eSelenocosmia\u003c\/em\u003e, it is best suited to experienced keepers who enjoy secretive species with strong webbing and a powerful Old World personality.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kordillera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelenocosmia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Kordillera”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippines — Cordillera region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Fossorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 inches (12–15 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: potentially \u003cstrong\u003e10–15+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, defensive, and reclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown to black overall coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep chocolate-brown legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle bronze or copper tones across the carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, velvety body covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kordillera has a classic \u003cstrong\u003edark Asian fossorial appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its beauty becoming more apparent under natural lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ fossorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6–8+ inches\u003c\/strong\u003e of compactable substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F (23–27°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep cork bark or starter burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good cross-ventilation with a moist lower substrate layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this species plenty of depth. Once established, it may create an extensive underground tunnel system and spend much of its time out of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts, mealworms, and other appropriately sized feeder insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3x per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 7–14 days depending on body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and powerful feeding response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏔️ Unusual Philippine species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕸️ Fascinating fossorial lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Attractive natural coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 Impressive burrowing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ Excellent addition to an Asian Old World collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be extremely fast and defensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld World species — \u003cstrong\u003eno urticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a secure, escape-proof enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra care should be taken during rehousing and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tarantuladen.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Spiderling","offer_id":53597262872869,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile Unsexed","offer_id":53597262905637,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile Female","offer_id":53597262938405,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5524\/5861\/files\/429139764_7202746469761911_2231930376756693212_n.jpg?v=1786794972","url":"https:\/\/tarantuladen.co.za\/products\/kordilla-earth-tiger-selenocosmia-sp-kordillera","provider":"Tarantuladen.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}