Description
Chilobrachys fimbriatus (Indian Violet Tarantula) (~1-1.5cm) for Sale
Unsexed Spiderlings (~1-1.5cm)
Chilobrachys fimbriatus, commonly known as the Indian Violet Earth Tiger Tarantula usually shortened to Indian Violet Tarantula, is a species of spider of the genus Chilobrachys. It is endemic to India, and was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1899.
Description
Females live 20 to 25 years, while males only live to 5. The carapace is a light brown or golden colour, the opisthosoma is a reddish brown colour with black chevrons. The legs are a blueish greyish colour, with a deep black femur.
Habitat
They live in the tropical regions of western India, near the coast. The average temperature is 27ºC, with average yearly precipitation of 2900mm.
Behavior
They are burrowing tarantulas, which like most will try to flee at first, if consistently provoked it will probably bite, with their probably painful venom and bite. They make incredible tunnels and webs under the surface, where they will stay at day, whereas at night they might be seen outside.
Ref: Wikipedia
Chilobrachys fimbriatus is an Asian species of burrowing tarantula – are fossorial and will live in deep burrows.
Chilobrachys fimbriatus was first described in 1899 by the arachnologist Pocock. As the common name suggests this species hails from India.
They are popular due to their attractive appearance and their habit of producing copious amounts of web.
At the same time tarantulas from the Chilobrachys genus are also not without their warnings. They are considered to have quite potent venom when compared with many New World tarantulas. They can also be quite defensive and fast moving, meaning that they are best suited to slightly more experienced tarantula keepers.
