{"product_id":"philippine-earth-tiger-ornithoctoninae-sp-haribon","title":"Philippine Earth Tiger (Ornithoctoninae sp Haribon)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippine Earth Tiger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating Asian Old World tarantula from the Philippines, prized by collectors for its earthy coloration, impressive burrowing behavior, and classic Old World personality. Like many \u003cem\u003eOrnithoctoninae\u003c\/em\u003e, it is fast, defensive, and best suited to experienced keepers.\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 Philippine Earth Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOrnithoctoninae\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Haribon”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippines\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\u003eEarthy brown tones across the legs and carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle bronze or copper highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, velvety body covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts natural earthy coloration gives it a 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\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 moisture gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of substrate and allow the spider to construct its own burrow. Once settled, it may spend considerable time underground.\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 decisive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇵🇭 Unique Philippine species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Attractive natural coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕸️ Fascinating fossorial behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Fast and active hunter\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 suitable for beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fast and potentially 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\u003eTake extra care during rehousing and enclosure maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tarantuladen.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Spiderling","offer_id":53597427433765,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5524\/5861\/files\/O_sp_haribon.jpg?v=1786799026","url":"https:\/\/tarantuladen.co.za\/products\/philippine-earth-tiger-ornithoctoninae-sp-haribon","provider":"Tarantuladen.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}