The Stunning Brazilian Blue Beauty

Elevate your tarantula collection with the mesmerising Dolichothele diamantinensis — a jewel of the tarantula world. Native to Brazil, this species is prized for its deep, metallic blue legs and contrasting orange-brown abdomen, giving any enclosure a show-stopping look.

Why you'll love it:

• Unique and highly sought-after Brazilian species
• Vibrant metallic blue legs with a warm abdomen
• Fascinating burrowing behaviour adds intrigue to your display
• Relatively calm temperament for an exotic tarantula

Temperament: Calm to moderately defensive — may flick urticating hairs if startled, but generally prefers to retreat

Adult Size:

• Females: 10–12 cm leg span
• Males: 8–10 cm leg span

Care Guide & Enclosure Details:

• Terrarium Sizes:
  • Slings: 250–500 ml container
  • Juveniles: 2–5L enclosure
  • Adults: 10–15L terrarium
• Substrate Depth: 8–12 cm (deep enough for burrowing)
• Humidity: 70–75%
• Temperature: 22–27°C
• Enrichment: Hides, cork bark pieces, moss, burrow-friendly substrate
• Webbing: Minimal — primarily lines burrow entrances

Feeding Schedule:

• Slings: 2–3x per week
• Juveniles: 1–2x per week
• Adults: 1x per week

Experience Level: Intermediate

Bring home this exotic Brazilian Blue Beauty today and add a rare gem to your tarantula collection!

Photo Credit: Dolichothele diamantinensis female - Rogerio Bertani, Wiki Commons

Photo Credit: Dolichothele diamantinensis male - Alexandre Righi, Wiki Commons