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The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium-sized tarantula with a leg span around 13 cm (5.1 in). It is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons. [3] [4] Males and females look the same until the ultimate (final) molt of the males.
New-world tarantulas—those indigenous to the Americas—have bites that generally pose little threat to humans (other than causing localized pain). The primary defense deployed by these spiders is by means of urticating hairs, which can cause irritant symptoms in humans. Cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum), an old-world species
Some species of blue tarantulas have hairs with a "special flower-like" structure which may reduce iridescence. [14] [15] Given that many tarantulas express nearly a full suite of opsins found in other colourful spiders with colour vision, blue colors could potentially function in mate-choice or contests for mates. [16] [17]
Tarantulas rarely bite unprovoked, and even then, their bites may feel similar to a bee sting and swell up slightly, unless you're allergic, in which case you will likely have a more severe ...
Cobalt blue tarantula Scientific classification ... these spiders have been known to bite. Though not deadly, the effects of the venom can be very unpleasant ...
Though tarantulas are venomous, the bite of North American species typically has a mild result in humans, ... Max Scherzer to Blue Jays: Toronto signs 40-year-old future Hall of Famer. Sports.
Also known as the electric blue tarantula in the tarantula trade market, species is most known and gets its name from its electric blue legs and black body coloration. However C. natanicharum blue coloration can come into two different forms which are metallic blue and violet coloration. Its blue coloration is unique as blue colors are rare in ...
According to the research paper, Chilobrachys natanicharum had previously been spotted in the commercial tarantula trade market, known only as “Chilobrachys sp. Electric Blue Tarantula,” but ...