Chilobrachys natanicharum 1” checkout_work back in early 2020

back in early 2020

These spiders are the original Huntsman spider as they were the type species for the genus Heteropoda

However for many people the acronym “orange bitey thing” seems more appropriate for their rather poor attitude

Described in 1841 by German Arachnologist Carl Ludwig Koch

Large arboreal species that can obtain a leg span up to 7  inches or possibly more

Chilobrachys natanicharum 1” checkout_work back in early 2020size 1 Aka the Electric blue tarantula. A large fossorial species from Thailand that can reach 6+ inches as adults. Overall a brownish spider that has gorgeous royal blue and silver on the ventral surfaces of the front legs. Fairly defensive spider that will rear up when disturbed showing those striking colors. Breeds easily in captivity, these stunning spiders have become very affordable in recent years. This spider was officially described in