Cool Things About The Cobalt Blue Tarantula
- Yes, the colour of the Cobalt Blue Tarantula is actually a greyish-blue. This probably doesn’t make the spider more lovable but it definitely doesn’t hurt
- This Old World Tarantula is native to the tropical forests of southeast Asia including Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and the beautiful Cambodia
- As with any weird animal there are people that want to collect them and the Cobalt Blue Tarantula is not an exception. They have become popular in the pet trade as a result of their stunning colour but only experienced spider handlers should mess with this aggressive tarantula
A Venomous Bite
Over the years, we have learned that brightly coloured animals are typically poisonous. So can the venom of the Cobalt Blue Tarantula be deadly. This all depends on who is asking. If you are an insect, a mouse, a frog or some obscure arthropod then yes, their venom will paralyze you just long enough for the Blue Tarantula to have its feast. Now if you are a human (and if you are reading this blog, I think it is safe to say that you are indeed a human – if not send me a message as I would like to learn more), the toxin is mostly harmless unless you have allergy. But don’t think for a second that a bit from one of these tarantula’s isn’t going to be incredibly painful and extremely irritated. I recommend leaving any big, furry, blue spiders alone.
Why Humans Should Moult
So how do these spiders keep such a vibrant coat? Well the secret to a nice blue coat is moulting. The Cobalt Blue Tarantula is known to moult 2 to 4 times per year until it reaches maturity. After this it will only moult once or twice a year. This extensive moulting process allows them to retain the beautiful, blue colour and, believe it or not, regenerate any missing or damaged limbs. How cool would if humans could moult every year to repair any broken bones or to get the colour back in your hair.
Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, it is rare to see the Cobalt Blue Tarantula in their natural environment.
