{"product_id":"ornithoctoninae-sp-nhen-dep","title":"Melopoeus sp. Nhen Dep - Nhen Dep Earth Tiger (Sling)","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"152u8j2\" data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eA Rare Vietnamese Earth Tiger with Subtle Iridescence\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eNhen Dep Earth Tiger Sling\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly sought-after Old World tarantula, admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"333\"\u003edark, velvety appearance with hints of blue or steel-toned iridescence\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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data-section-id=\"xcepam\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eStrong burrowing instincts with fascinating tunnel systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tywoac\" data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eFast, responsive, and engaging to observe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l8sdo6\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eIdeal for experienced keepers building a serious collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\" data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gw5ioh\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eMelopoeus sp. \"Nhen Dep\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oelbk3\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nhen Dep Earth Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"895jai\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odwrc5\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±12–15 cm leg span (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5dddkr\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive, fast, reclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wnmia0\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1162\" 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data-end=\"1635\"\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 cm (slightly moist and compacted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pv3wpm\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eSet up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter burrow or angled cork bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11l98j1\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early access to a burrow reduces stress and improves feeding response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"479axw\" data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eJuvenile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8jfc8\" data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small terrestrial enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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