Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus violaceopes (Listed as Lampropelma violaceopes)
Family: Theraphosidae
Classification: Arachnida (Araneae)
Toxicity Level: Moderate (Potent venom, fast-acting; Old World species)
Origin: Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore)
Sizes Available:
Adult: Full size, guaranteed female coloration.
Medium: Sub-adult.
Slings: Spiderlings (Unsexed).
Adult Size: 20 – 25 cm (8 – 10 inches) leg span - Very Large
Diet: Carnivore (Large roaches, crickets, occasionally pinky mice)
The Singapore Blue is a massive arboreal (tree-dwelling) tarantula.
Females: Display stunning violet-blue or purple legs with a golden carapace. They are among the largest arboreal spiders in Asia.
Males: Are dull brown or olive green and much smaller (sexual dimorphism). Unlike the Cobalt Blue, this species lives in trees and builds silken tube webs in hollows.
Notes Husbandry: Requires a tall terrarium with cork bark tubes and high humidity. They grow very fast.
Temperament: Extremely fast and defensive. They can sprint tele-portationally fast.
Why Source This Species:
Massive Size: It is one of the largest Asian tarantulas, offering an impressive display.
Arboreal Display: Unlike the Cobalt Blue, they are visible more often as they hunt above ground on bark.
Investment: Buying Slings is a popular low-cost investment, as confirmed females Adult command a high price ($45+).
Malaysia
