{"product_id":"cyriopagopus-longipes-the-vietnamese-earth-tiger-sling","title":"Cyriopagopus longipes - Vietnamese Earth Tiger (Sling)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCyriopagopus longipes\u003c\/em\u003e — Vietnamese Earth Tiger (Sling)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Powerful Old World Classic with Stunning Violet Undertones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Earth Tiger Sling\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected and sought-after Old World tarantulas in the hobby. \u003cem\u003eCyriopagopus longipes\u003c\/em\u003e combines impressive size, fascinating burrowing behaviour, and subtle yet beautiful colouration that can include shades of deep purple, violet, burgundy, and charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its speed, intelligence, and powerful feeding response, this species offers a truly authentic Earth Tiger experience. While it may spend much of its time within its burrow system, every appearance reminds you why this species has earned such a strong reputation among experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors seeking a large, impressive, and behaviourally fascinating tarantula, the Vietnamese Earth Tiger is an outstanding choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Want This Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful violet, burgundy, and charcoal colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, impressive adult size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating burrowing and webbing behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong feeding response and active hunting instincts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly sought-after Old World species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rewarding project for experienced keepers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyriopagopus longipes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnamese Earth Tiger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam and surrounding regions of Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–18 cm leg span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive, fast, and highly reactive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales: 12–15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales: 3–5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vietnamese Earth Tiger is admired for its rich, understated beauty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark charcoal to black body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViolet, burgundy, or purplish tones on the legs and carapace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVelvety appearance under natural lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong, powerful legs built for digging and ambush hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colours often intensify as the spider matures, creating a truly impressive adult specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; Setup Guide (By Life Stage)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small burrowing sling enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter burrow and cork bark hide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a deep substrate from an early age to encourage natural behaviour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJuvenile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small terrestrial enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark hide, water dish, and deep substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSub-Adult\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium terrestrial enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep substrate, water dish, minimal disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdult\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial burrowing setup with ample floor space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup Essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep substrate for tunnelling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater dish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCork bark hide or starter burrow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure enclosure with good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: 70–80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Low light preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilation: Good airflow while maintaining moisture in lower substrate layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrickets, roaches, locusts, and other appropriately sized feeder insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 times per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-adults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 7–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 10–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is known for explosive feeding responses and will readily ambush prey from within its burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; 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