{"product_id":"vietnamese-earth-tiger-haplopelma-longipes","title":"Vietnamese Earth Tiger (Haplopelma longipes)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Earth Tiger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Southeast Asian Old World tarantula known for its dark earthy coloration, powerful burrowing instincts, and fast, defensive nature. A highly fossorial species, \u003cem\u003eHaplopelma longipes\u003c\/em\u003e is best appreciated by experienced keepers who enjoy secretive tarantulas with plenty of personality.\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 Vietnamese Earth Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHaplopelma longipes\u003c\/em\u003e\n\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 \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 highly 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 almost black overall coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep chocolate-brown legs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle bronze or copper tones across the carapace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, velvety body hairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dark, earthy appearance is perfectly suited to its underground lifestyle and gives it that classic \u003cstrong\u003eEarth Tiger look\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003e8–10+ 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\u003eDeep substrate is essential. Allow the spider to establish its own extensive burrow system and expect it to spend much of its 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 powerful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, expect an explosive feeding response when prey enters the burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Keep One?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🇻🇳 Classic Vietnamese Old World species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐯 Beautiful natural Earth Tiger appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕸️ Exceptional burrowing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ Fast and powerful hunter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⭐ Excellent addition to an advanced 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\u003eExercise extreme caution during rehousing and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tarantuladen.co.za","offers":[{"title":"Juvenile Unsexed","offer_id":53598118248741,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5524\/5861\/files\/PictureComingSoon_03c85dc3-2553-4937-be3b-5a82c08078b2.png?v=1786810525","url":"https:\/\/tarantuladen.co.za\/products\/vietnamese-earth-tiger-haplopelma-longipes","provider":"Tarantuladen.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}