Thrixopelma cyaneolum (Blue) - Dark Sapphire Birdeater (1cm)

Origin

Peru

Lifestyle: Terrestrial

Temp: 20-24c

Humidity: 70-80%

Leg Span: 12cm

Disposition: Easy

Suitability: Intermediate

With its vibrant blue coloration, cream stripes on the legs and red tufts of hair on the abdomen, it’s no surprise this species is also known as a Sapphire Dwarf Beauty.

Fairly docile in nature and with care very similar to most other New World Terrestrials, they are found in the highlands along the pacific coast of Peru.

They are usually found burrowing in the wild so a little depth of substrate is recommended. Currently feeding on micro crickets or fruit flies but are a very low maintenance species and hardy even as slings.

Do well in a spiderling tub with a water bowl and banked substrate allowing them to burrow.

This is what used to be known as Homoeomma sp. “Blue, Small”. This should not however be mixed up with the Homoeomma sp. “Blue Large” which is also in the hobby.