Dark Earth Tiger (Chilobrachys sp. Kaeng Krachan)

The Dark Earth Tiger Tarantula is a fascinating arachnid species renowned for its unique appearance and intriguing behavior. Sporting a dark brown to black coloration with contrasting patterns of earthy tones, this tarantula showcases a captivating aesthetic that sets it apart from other spider species.

Found primarily in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, the Dark Earth Tiger Tarantula prefers habitats characterized by moist, leaf-littered grounds. It constructs elaborate burrows in the ground, lined with silk and camouflaged with debris, where it spends most of its time in seclusion.

The Dark Earth Tiger Tarantula is an opportunistic predator, feeding on various invertebrates like insects, small arthropods, and even small vertebrates. It employs its sharp fangs and venom to immobilize and subdue its prey before consuming it.

When threatened, the tarantula can display defensive behaviors such as rearing up on its hind legs, exposing its fangs, and rubbing its hind legs against its abdomen to release irritating urticating hairs as a deterrent. However, it generally prefers to retreat into its burrow rather than engaging in confrontations.

TYPE
Old World - Fossorial

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Chilobrachys sp. Kaeng Krachan

ORIGIN
Thailand

HABITAT
Sling- Sling box or 8oz deli cup
Juvenile - 9x6x6 enclosure
Sub-Adult/Adult - 12x8x8 enclosure, 2 ½ or 5 gallon tank
Provide them with a cork bark hide, water dish, a little sphagnum moss (optional) and straight coco fiber. However a substrate like jungle mix or creature soil which is mainly peat moss, a little soil and a small amount of sand. Coco fiber works very well and is the least expensive.

DIET
Roaches, crickets and superworms is our recommended foods. However, mealworms, are also acceptable.

TEMPERATURE
75-85F, heating generally isn’t a concern with this species.

HUMIDITY
60%-70%, slings should stay on lightly moist substrate, adults should have a water dish and a corner of their enclosure that goes through a wet/dry cycle, moistening the substrate and then leaving it alone until it dries out.

ADULT SIZE
Adults can reach up to 6"+ diagonal leg span.

LIFESPAN
5-25 Years (Males 5 years, with females drastically outliving them at 20+ years)

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
We do not recommend keeping tarantulas as they will cannibalize each other. Its best to keep tarantulas in individual enclosures.