Greenbottle Blue Tarantula Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
Habitat
The greenbottle blue tarantula lives in tree roots and under bushes in the desert
Diet in the wild
Insects, worms and small mammals
Diet at the Zoo
Insects
Fascinating Facts
- Juveniles have pink legs with a black and red striped abdomen
- Liquifies prey by injecting them with venom
- Builds extensive webs on the ground with entrances that look like tunnels
- Live in the same burrow for life if left undisturbed
