{"product_id":"phan-cay-blue-ornithoctoninae-sp-phan-cay-blue","title":"Phan Cay Blue (Ornithoctoninae sp. Phan Cay Blue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhan Cay Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular Old World tarantula known for its intense \u003cstrong\u003eblue coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e, heavy webbing, and classic Earth Tiger personality. Still traded under an informal hobby name rather than a formally described species, it is a highly desirable collector's tarantula for keepers who appreciate rare Asian species.\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 Phan Cay Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOrnithoctoninae\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Phan Cay Blue”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\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 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales: potentially 10–15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales: approximately 3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast, defensive and reclusive — \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced species\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense \u003cstrong\u003emetallic blue\u003c\/strong\u003e coloration across the legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark blue to charcoal carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbdomen generally darker with contrasting hairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor can become particularly vivid after a fresh molt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of deep blue coloration and classic Earth Tiger behavior makes this a particularly impressive collector's species.\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 6–8+ inches of compactable substrate for burrowing\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\u003eCork bark or a pre-started 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 is important while maintaining a humid lower substrate layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it plenty of substrate and let the spider decide how deep and extensive its burrow should be.\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 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 Approximately weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 10–14 days, adjusting according to body condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect a \u003cstrong\u003erapid feeding response\u003c\/strong\u003e once prey enters the enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💙 \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional blue coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕸️ Fascinating fossorial behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕷️ Heavy webbing and impressive burrow construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌏 Unusual and highly desirable Asian collector's species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for keepers building an \u003cstrong\u003eEarth Tiger collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fast and capable of sudden defensive movements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld World species — \u003cstrong\u003eno urticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling is strongly discouraged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use secure, 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