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Purple Earth Tiger (Chilobrachys sp. “Aladdin")
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The Purple Earth Tiger is a spectacular Asian Old World tarantula known for its rich purple tones, heavy webbing, and classic Chilobrachys personality. Fast, defensive, and highly fossorial, this is a species for experienced keepers who appreciate impressive burrowing behavior and dramatic coloration.
Behavior and Temperament: Fast, defensive, and highly 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
| Purple Earth Tiger | Chilobrachys sp. “Aladdin” |
|---|---|
| Category: | Old World |
| Type: | Fossorial |
| Country of Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Adult Leg Span: | Approximately 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span |
| Growth speed: | Fast |
| 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) |