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Lam Dong Earth Tiger (Ornithoctoninae sp. Lam Dong)
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The Lam Dong Earth Tiger is a fascinating Vietnamese Old World tarantula prized by collectors for its earthy coloration, impressive fossorial behavior, and classic Earth Tiger personality. This is a species for experienced keepers who appreciate fast, defensive, secretive tarantulas with strong burrowing instincts.
Behavior and Temperament: Fast, defensive, and reclusive
Habitat and Environment Needs: Prefers a fossorial setup. Substrate: 6–8+ inches of compactable substrate. Humidity: 70–80%. Temperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C).
Feeding: Feed on Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts, mealworms, and other appropriately sized feeder insects.
Additional Information: Old World species — no urticating hairs
| Lam Dong Earth Tiger | Ornithoctoninae sp. “Lam Dong” |
|---|---|
| Category: | Old World |
| Type: | Fossorial |
| Country of Origin: | Vietnam — Lam Dong Province |
| Adult Leg Span: | Approximately 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span |
| Defense mechanism: | Old World species — no urticating hairs |
| Diet: | Crickets, dubia roaches, locusts, mealworms, and other appropriately sized feeder insects |
| Temperature: | 74–82°F (23–28°C) |