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Ornithoctoninae sp. Hon-Sej — Blue Blaze Tarantula
Few tarantulas stop a collector mid-scroll like the Ornithoctoninae sp. Hon-Sej — the Blue Blaze. Hailing from the forests of Vietnam, this undescribed Old World earth tiger is a chromatic masterpiece: vivid orange legs and setae blazing against an iridescent sky-blue abdomen and carapace that shifts and shimmers under light. It looks like something that shouldn't exist — and yet here it is, ready to anchor your collection.
At a full 3.5 inches as an adult, the Blue Blaze is a compact powerhouse. As a fossorial earth tiger, it will invest heavily in its burrow system, but when it surfaces, the visual reward is unmatched. True to its Old World lineage, this species is fast, defensive, and commands respect — this is a display animal for experienced keepers who appreciate the intersection of danger and beauty.
- Common Name: Blue Blaze Tarantula
- Scientific Name: Ornithoctoninae sp. Hon-Sej
- Origin: Vietnam
- Type: Old World, Fossorial/Earth Tiger
- Adult Size: ~3.5 inches
- Coloration: Orange legs & setae, iridescent sky-blue abdomen and carapace
- Temperament: Defensive, fast, not handleable
- Experience Level: Advanced
- Humidity: 75–85% with deep moist substrate
- Temperature: 75–84°F
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