Vietnam Highland Tarantula – Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland (Sub Adult Pair)

Name: Vietnam Highland Tarantula - Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland (Sub Adult Pair)
SKU: 7112625
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R6500,00

Sub Adult Breeding Pair, Male and Female. A powerful fossorial Old World tarantula from the highland forests of Central Vietnam, known for its intense defensive behavior and deep burrowing lifestyle.

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Category: Sub Adult Tarantulas Tags: Highland, Ornithoctoninae, Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland, South Africa, Tarantula, Tarantula for sale, Tarantulashop, Vietnam, Vietnam Highland Tarantula

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A powerful fossorial Old World tarantula from the highland forests of Central Vietnam, known for its intense defensive behavior and deep burrowing lifestyle.

Behavior and Temperament: Highly defensive, fast, and reclusive typical of Asian earth tigers; not suitable for handling and may bite when threatened.

Habitat and Environment Needs: Requires deep, moist substrate for burrowing and stable high humidity, cooler temperatures reflective of montane forest environments.

Feeding: Diet consists of feeder insects like crickets, roaches, hornworms, and mealworms; juveniles can be fed weekly.

Additional Information: This species is undescribed scientifically but has been linked to a new genus given the name Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland best kept by experienced hobbyists due to defensive nature and environmental needs.

Vietnam Highland Earth Tiger	Ornithoctoninae sp Vietnam Highland
Category :	Old World
Type :	Fossorial
Country of Origin :	Vietnam (Central Highlands)
Adult Leg Span :	Approximately 15–17 cm
Growth speed :	Medium
Defense mechanism :	No urticating hairs; relies on speed, threat displays, and biting
Diet :	Crickets, roaches, mealworms, hornworms
Temperature :	~18–23°C (cooler than typical tropical species)
Relative Humidity :	75–85%
Recommended Experience Level :	Advanced