This are tarantulas found on Tropical rainforests of peninsular Malaysia. They have tiger stripes markings at the abdomen making them one of the favorite in the hobby. It is a very rare and beautiful Asian tarantula.
Cyriopagopus schioedtei
Common name: Malaysian Earth Tiger
Class: Arboreal and opportunistic, found in holes in trees and cracks in rock faces, also will make use of man-made holes and buildings, but will burrow to some extent in captivity. Will use substrate and other tank contents to construct hiding places very much like Poecilotheria species.
Temp/humidity: 75 to 90° F. / 78 to 82%.
Housing: Rule: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. Place a bark on the enclosure for starter burrower. Adults can be kept in large critter keepers. Spiderlings may be kept in small critter keepers or deli cups.
Substrate: Use 4 inches of substrate. On my enclosure I use a mix of coconut fiber/coco peat, vermaculate and peat moss.
Feeding: for spider slings, feed them with pinhead crickets or roach nymphs smaller that their size 2 times a week.. Fruit flies is also good if available. For adults, feed them 5 adult crickets or 3 pieces of 1 inch size B.lateralis roaches weekly.
Water requirements: for spider slings, misting the enclosure 2 times a week is enough. For adult, provide a water dish and misting the enclosure ones a week.
Size: 6 to 9 inches, although males have been seen with over 10" legspans.
Temperament: Aggressive and nervous.
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