Description
Listed for sale are Citharacanthus cyaneus spiderlings, the purple Zoro. C. cyaneus is dwarf Cuban terrestrial remarkable for purple legs, orange body and a triangular purple mask. Few other New World tarantulas have masks. Brachypelma emilia and Cyriocosmus elegans have them. The look is unique. One wonders whether dark masks influence light reaching the eyes. C. cyaneus is an opportunistic burrower so you may see yours outside or in a hide.
We keep C. cyaneus spiderlings on slightly dampened substrate, limiting ventilation to allow humidity to build. We use the upper end of room temperature (68-72F). They could be kept warmer, up to 80F for example, and growth would be faster. At any temperature a water dish might help avert accidental dehydration. At best it allows your pet to improve hydration by drinking ad lib. Weekly feedings and regular molts will bring these spiderlings to adult size (4 inches for females) in a year or two. Males typically mature faster and at a smaller size.
Juveniles and older specimens do well on slightly dry substrate, limiting ventilation enough to allow just a bit of humidity to build. The purple Zoro is relatively docile for a dwarf, but that doesn’t mean slow. It can bolt without notice.
Why Citharacanthus cyaneus? There are no other orange or orange & purple New World tarantulas. The Philippine tangerine and OBT are completely orange Old World species.
Photos: 1-adult female; 2-juvenile female (ArachnoEden)
Care highlights:
- slightly dampened substrate for spiderlings
- elevated humidity +/- water dish support
- room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
- juveniles & older C. cyaneus can be kept on a drier substrate
- consider a hide, forest litter and plantings for enrichment
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