wtorek, 3 maja 2011

Spiders - The cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum)


The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium size tarantula with a leg span of approximately 13 cm (5"). The cobalt blue tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons.[1] Males and females look the same until the ultimate (final) molt of the males. At this point the male will exhibit sexual dimorphism in the form of a light tan or bronze coloration and legginess. Additionally males will gain embolus on the pedipalps and tibial apophysis (mating hooks). The cobalt blue tarantula is a fossorial species and spends nearly all of its time in deep burrows of its own construction.

27 komentarzy:

  1. That's the prettiest tarantula I've ever seen!

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  2. wow that is a nice one, i like the colors.

    A friend of me had her room full of boxes with these creeps.

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  3. is this real?

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  4. That's probably the coolest looking spider I've ever seen.

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  5. as much as I dont like spiders that one is pretty awesome

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  6. Kevin - yes, it's real. I own one ;)

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  7. Woow this spider looks awesome

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  8. I don't know whether to be impressed or scared?

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  9. A freaking blue tarantula? Now that's new.

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  10. That is a cool tarantula...but I still can't look at it for too long without getting goosebumps.

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  11. 13cm! Thats massive! Just imagine waking up in the morning with that furry thing on your face

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  12. That's one crazy, huge spider... I'd be scared to see that in my room.

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  13. looks pretty badass! following!

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  14. I'm affraid of this ! ( plz put your blog in english )

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  15. I would die if I found a spider like that

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  16. Wonderful spider, this iridescent blue sure scares off other predators

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  17. I love spiders. I don't understand people who fear them at all.

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  18. This tarantula is gorgeous. I'm so happy I found your blog, I love spiders.

    I'm looking forward for your future posts.

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  19. whoa what an amazing color!

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  20. This tarantula looks AMAZING

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  21. This spider looks scary, but also very beautiful.

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  22. I found this tarantula's color mesmerizing

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