Golden Earth Tiger

Cyriopagopus schmidti

Also known asMelopoeus schmidtiCyriopagopus

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ENVIRONMENT

Core care conditions

Temperature20–-24°C (68–-11°F)Recommended range

Humidity70-80%Recommended range

Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.

HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Taxonomic group: Arachnida
Origin: China
Lifestyle: Burrowing
Adult size (diagonal leg span): 20+ cm
Temperament: Defensive / aggressive
Experience level: Advanced
Visibility: Often hidden in burrows
Burrowing: Yes; provide deep substrate
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Urticating hairs: No
Venom: Moderate to potent

CARE NOTES

Keeping considerations

Spider Shop species info lists this as burrowing from China, with recommended temperature 20-24°C, humidity 70-80%, leg span 20+ cm, disposition defensive / aggressive, and suitability Advanced. Use this as a husbandry snapshot and adjust enclosure details to the individual animal.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

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