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This is a species for experienced keepers who appreciate \u003cstrong\u003efast, defensive, secretive tarantulas\u003c\/strong\u003e with strong burrowing instincts.\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 Lam Dong Earth Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOrnithoctoninae\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Lam Dong”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam — Lam Dong Province\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: approximately \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 \u003cstrong\u003echocolate and bronze tones\u003c\/strong\u003e across the legs and carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle metallic highlights depending on lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, velvety body covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts earthy tones give it the classic \u003cstrong\u003eEarth Tiger appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly suited to its fossorial lifestyle.\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 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork 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 moisture gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive this species plenty of depth. 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