Ornithoctoninae sp 'Phan Cay Blue' (Blue Tiger) 1"

Photos by Dawid Staron, Exotic-Spiders As one of the largest and most heavily-bodied of the asian earth tigers, females of this species will surpass 7" legspan. From central-southern Vietnam. Husbandry Recommendations This is an arboreal spider, so it will require an enclosure which offers more vertical space than floor space. The rule-of-thumb is that the height of the enclosure is 3-4x leg span minimum. We recommend this spider be housed in the Spider Haus 3x3x6". This would be a suitable enclosure for several months up to a year. Our choice of substrate is a unique blend of coco and other organic materials - Hunter's Premium Substrate. This substrate will retain humidity, allow for construction of dirt curtains, and resist mold or fungal growth. Next, offering a cork bark flat leaned against a sidewall creates a natural aesthetic and a safe retreat for your spider. Finalize the enclosure by adding Sphagnum Moss, Mixed Leaf Litter, or Magnolia Leaves.  We recommend maintaining some