Cobalt Blue Tarantula (Cyriopagopus lividus) Care and Info H. lividum

[@tarantulacollective]

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Check out my website www.thetarantulacollective.com for Tarantula Resources, Merchandise, Care Sheets and all things Tarantula and Invert related!

[@trvsfrnd]

Hey bro! I love your vids, I already had a big collection by the time I found the channel, but you're in the same lane as Tom Moran etc. I can't watch exotics lair anymore. Not gonna turn me away, but the music in your intro is used in millions of other places and I find it really annoying. You should ask your subs to make you an intro guitar track or look a lil harder for royalty free music. There are some sites where ppl post their own work for free use. Just a thought, you'll get more watchtime if ppl like me aren't just skipping thru.

[@tarantulacollective]

@@trvsfrnd sorry you dont like the intro man...I've been using it for over a year now and when I first started using it, no one was using it that inwas aware of. It come from a royalty free music service....as do all the songs I use. I've tried to change the intro music a few times, but it is usually met with outrage from my subs upset I changed it. It is just one of those things where you cant please everyone I suppose...but I appreciate your comment and feedback. I am starting to upload twice a week and I am using different intro music on the Thursday videos so it wont be too over played.

[@kennethgodden]

I have been bitten by one of these and it is awful but I still love her

[@Skyeyedronography]

This was my first tarantula. I know, not a beginner tarantula . But now,10 years later,with 15 more tarantulas im thankful that this tarantula was my first. I was able to gain valuable experience

[@diillyboii102]

ur crazy loool want one but too scared. u got my respect 🤣

[@sandiegopc1904]

Ignorance is bliss!! I do the same!

[@st3v3nphilipbunyi12]

SAME!!

[@gruntlegpeice6099]

SAME

[@onajourney06]

This is my 2nd .. I’ve had my Chilean rose hair for 7 years now. I’m still learning a lot. But I definitely want more.

[@ryuseikiriya9608]

This channel should be on par with dark den and exotics i mean cmon this is an underrated channel!

[@sandiegopc1904]

🥰 It's still our little secret! 🤫 But you're right! Richard's videography and editing (AND TUNES) are fricken amazing, not to mention his husbandry information. I'm pleased as punch!

[@jacksexotics1481]

I started shaking when I ordered mine and I shook even more when I saw how big she. Definitely worth it shes beautiful 😍

[@tarantulacollective]

Right?!

[@morgankennedy6708]

"Be mindful and deliberate in your movements..." Yep. Make their environment appropriate and non-stress and remain calm and quiet when doing your husbandry. I had a young adult Chilobrachys fimbriatus take a walkabout on my arm during a rehouse and since she just seemed to want to explore I carefully let her while encouraging her to step off into her new enclosure. Granted, when I had a male P. irminia bolt up the cork bark towards my face I had a momentary freak out, but once it was on the floor I managed to calmly get it into a catch cup and safely back into its enclosure.

[@foobu2986]

This is actually one of my bucket list T! I'm hoping after this lockdown I'll be able to get me one! Thanks for this richard. Stay safe! Btw I'm still wondering why this channel has less than 1m subs! You deserve more!

[@tarantulacollective]

lol...thanks...i hope you end up getting one. I appreciate your support .... it is still a relatively new channel...only been doing this a little over a year...and i havent had a video go viral yet...so i am just steadily trudging forward....lol

[@foobu2986]

I'm actually asking my friends to subscribe to your channel hoping they will be Tarantula keeper too once they watched your videos. I wish you luck man. You really deserve more subscribers/viewers. Your information is really on point and informative plus you also have some sick shots and edits also I love your music choices! Your voice is also really good to hear it's very calm and soothing. Cheers for 2020! This year you will 500k I'll pray for that.

[@myriahoisington5553]

Totally love my girl! She was a Christmas present from my best friend this year.

[@sandiegopc1904]

KEEP THAT FRIEND!! 🤭😂😂

[@tedmyers8005]

Myria Hoisington Same here! My Female C. lividus is one of my favorite Ts. My mom got her for me as a birthday gift last year....

[@billybobboie2621]

Forget views man you're helping people Thank you!

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks dude!

[@savvassimitsis9090]

I was given this species as a mature female, from a friend who had to move to an other country. It was my very first tarantula(I had experience only with scorpions before). To be quite honest, even though I was just a beginner, I feel it was the best lesson of respect towards tarantulas. Many beginners start with those sleepy, docile Grammostolas and they can't transition easily to more dangerous species.

[@tarantulaark3182]

Glad you were able to get the footage of your T. Mine has been more active at night and exploring her enclosure but once she notices me...back in the burrow she goes 🤣 Agree, a must have for anyone who can properly take care of them and truly understand the speed and personality. Thanks for sharing 😁

[@boxhead3781]

A friend of mine (before either of us were in the hobby) bought an adult from a pet store half off as his first T. That was 4 years ago and she is still alive and well. And yes, he quickly realized how this would be an advanced T to own, too many close calls and escapes for a newbie to handle.

[@arriaga06]

Thanks man great video 🤙🏻 really enjoyed it . I have a cobalt blue my self and I love her. Been waiting for this video lol thanks!

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@chrishatton865]

One again another amazing video from the collective ..always wanted this species and now got a husbandry for when I make the purchase. Thank you brother 🙏

[@tarantulacollective]

So nice of you, thanks

[@Genophobic631]

I just bought mine a couple days ago and it’s my first t (I was kinda misled by the store worker) but I’m doing as much research as possible and I’m gonna try to be as cautious and respectful as possible. If it is too much I’ll find a place to rehouse it but I’m gonna try my best for now. This video really helped me out a lot

[@NoTimerGFX]

Just rescued one from a local pet shop, they had her in a tiny cup that was barely big enough for her to stretch out. This will be my 5th T, I had a OBT as my second 😂 I’m used to the speed and aggression, all though she seemed to get more docile when she got comfortable.

[@shadybaby281]

I did not know that Tarantulas 😳...came in such beautiful 😍 colors...very interesting and informative video...thanks for sharing this!!!!

[@KennethPeterson-h2k]

Colbalt blue is awesome but I prefer arboreal tarantulas , looking to get a Caribena Versicolor, mild venom and not to defensive!!! This channel is the best, hope it get huge !

[@kellygillies9127]

I just love your Channel and the music you play at the start is mind blowing..! Keep up the good work

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoy the content. I appreciate your support and taking the time to leave a positive comment!

[@justbart9279]

Yo nice tarantulas, keep safe brother! Hope you'll be one of the big time channels soon!! Lots of love brother, take care!

[@nobodies6997]

I still consider myself a beginner, but i got one on the way lol i bought 2 OBTs and dude threw one of these in free. I do have many others who arent meant for beginners but im doing fine so far. I say if you feel comfortable with getting one and able to meet its humidity requirements then go for it. I been putting this species off for awhile now but i think im ready so im glad i got one as a freebie. Ive watched this video many times but as always good video and im still waiting on my H. Longipes video bubba! Have a good fathers day weekend and happy keeping bubba!

[@danielzarrabi7176]

Really Helpful! Thanks for that. Please more Species-specific videos... they are much appreciated!

[@SergeiMosin]

Got one of these little critters as a tiny sling in a mystery box. They ignored the pre-dug burrow and immediately started tunneling on the side of the enclosure. Seems to thoroughly enjoy cut up pieces of waxworm, but as soon as it finished the worm piece, it dived into the burrow instantly and sat down there looking at me with what I swear was the most calculating, devious glare I've ever seen on an arachnid.

[@JordanWisdomTHEONE]

Awesome video everything he said was on point 100% true thanks a lot keep the videos coming

[@connorwest465]

I remember seeing a picture of one of these & was immediately fascinated by it. I've always wanted to own one since then. At the beginning of the year I bought a b. Hamorii as my first t. This is one of the species I strive to have when I'm a more experienced keeper.

[@thehighestlowe]

Thank you for the warning!! It was offered in a bundle sale and feel in love with the color.. but I should probably wait till I have a few more Ts..

[@crotalusstudy8874]

Great video once again. This species is on the want list for sure.

[@gerybrown7007]

You are One of my top 5 sources and as always, great info and a pro level format. Thanks, keep it up. Just unexpectedly found a young adult female for what I thought was a fair price and couldn't pass it up. Very defensive as you mentioned, but mild in comparison to all my Pokie's it seems. Rehousing was a lot less "exciting" than I expected. And so begins a long relationship with another leggy gal... hope the wife doesn't get too jealous!

[@davidmarkel9779]

I actually just got my first cobalt! Thank you for this video!!

[@frankieclayton9303]

What a what a great awesome and beautiful spider I like.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thank you so much 😀

[@drdoolittlefishhobbyist6055]

Great video Richard and these tarantulas are super cool. I love the attitude from them. Good shout out to Garr, he's a dude.

[@reptileman8919]

Thank you so much for this video its help me understand the cobalt blue more keep up the with vidoes absobulety smashing it 😊🕷🕷

[@jupiterrocamora4946]

Thanks Richard! So excited for this!

[@darrenmusgrove503]

Great episode once again Richard looking forward to Thursday's 3 minute video

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@clairevanderkelen]

What a beautiful Tarantula. Thank you for your clear informations about them. I m an arachnophobic but i learn a lot about them to apprecied them.👍☺️

[@Shirannui]

I don't have any old world T's, but this is such a beautiful spider! I know you get a billion requests, but your videos are the most helpful for me. Perhaps a husbandry vid for the E. murinus could be done someday? I wanna get one, but not without watching one of your videos honestly, hah!

[@PETROCK-NROLL]

I absolutely adore mine! Even if I only see her front legs 🤣 when I got her she came with a warning label of ‘mind your fingers’ lol, she was extremely defensive in her old enclosure but I upped the game and gave her tons of depth in substrate and she’s a lot happier now! Looking forward to seeing your bio active set up for yours, defo recommend #arachnotube Gar is awesome!! Fab video as always mate 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@arieltoner4582]

Great content as always!!!! And how appropriate your new shirt was for this video! =) thanks for the work you do as an educator and hobbyist!

[@tarantulacollective]

LoL...I though it would be a fitting shirt! Glad you noticed the little details...lol!

[@RoyIMVU]

The English Autogenerated subtitles call the spider "Syrio pocket love itis" xD I think that is so funny. Pocket-love.

[@notforyou152]

I do agree that anyone willing and researched first, should have these. It was my first. Now I pretty much stick with old world T’s.

[@ohminsun]

Great video, and I'm glad that you're honest about each species and care required!

[@imaybestupid2045]

NEW TO THE HOBBY,already on my last partof reaserching on this species,thanks for the additional info Rich.Always appreciated🤙🏽keep doin what you do!

[@lancemacalam2268]

One of my favorite tarantula species 😍😍

[@TarantulaAddicts]

I own 10 T’s this is one of them I just added in. Beautiful species. I also have an OBT. Very calm one though don’t ask how. Probably the two most defensive I own.

[@TheGrowlingAraknid]

Thanks for sharing man! Best of luck to you and your family 😎🇺🇸

[@andrewplace2217]

Thank you for the awesome videos I watch them all amazing footage of a beautiful t..stay safe and thank u again Andrew

[@brian5606]

Great information man great information. I like burrowing tarantulas

[@tarantulacollective]

I do too

[@djevans5072]

I found a young adult female at a pet store for $50. I seriously considered it, but that would make her my first tarantula. I think I may just wait until I find an easier species to care for. I would hate to put her in danger due to my inexperience. If you know any keepers in central Texas, she is in marble falls.

[@yeezkneezz6861]

I first was a p.regalis and I never got close to getting bit. Had her for her entire life 10 plus years. As long as you are careful and keep calm when they bolt out you will be fine

[@klv2500]

@@yeezkneezz6861 what gave you the courage to get a Pokie for your first T?? 😂 and a Regalis at that. You got some serious balls. More power to ya

[@jerrylewis1342]

I am convinced that my p regalis is a fossorial lol I haven't seen it in months I just barely got my first cobalt blue and am now waiting for him to grow up 20 years from now but I'm excited for when he is all grown

[@snmjrm]

There's a specie called Phlogiellus johnreylazoi or the locals called it "sp Palawan Blue", I think they have the same coloration. Also, I loooove to see a Selenocosmiinae sp. 'Palawan Blonde' in your collection :) Cheers from PH! I really love your vids!

[@hanketu7274]

Oh my god this what I've been waiting for the cobalt blue

[@sophiaoush145]

this is such a beautiful t and a great video!!! amazing as always Richard :)) my lividus for some reason thinks it's an arboreal species...

[@tarantulacollective]

Thank you very much!

[@nexxpexworld9740]

Very good video brother, the quality of your videos are amazing !! New subscriber, I hope you continue to upload videos with the same joy and emotion with which you do them 😁🕸️

[@maxxxieee]

Whooohooo! They are incredibly gorgeous! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@thebl00dyadventures75]

Loved the video man!! Thanks 🤘

[@njb7319]

Great video. I am not so ready for Miss Cobalt yet

[@arachnoboss8236]

great video!!! im super excited but nervous about getting mine, cant wait though.

[@jeffreygolish3827]

I'll probably never get a Cobalt Blue because I just don't want a really big collection. I have eleven Ts now, and I will at least add an arboreal in the future. That said, I do like this spider. The only negative is it's fossorial nature. Then again, I have new worlds that disappear at times.

[@JENNOSTARANTULAS]

We almost got one but might wait! Great video as usual! :) 🕷️ Spooders away!!

[@tommyjiminez8186]

Awesome TT 👊🤘🕷 THANKS RICHARD

[@Rabnuss]

love your advices, and love your enclosures :)

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks so much!

[@thenightscythe2030]

Your T's are Divas.... Always look great on Camera! Surprised how docile yours was during this filming

[@FangsLegs]

Smashed that LIKE button! 🤗

[@tarantulacollective]

thank you! i appreciate it my friend!

[@jjjc0711]

You got it my my friend!

[@houseofinvertebrates2869]

I picked up the 12 by 12 by 12 for my Acanthoscurria Geniculata and then bought from the bio dude the Acanthoscurria Geniculata biokit it's gorgeous looking, but you'll probably want to go for like the 20 long or deep for the cobalt blue. It will be glorious when you re how's this into a bioactive enclosure!! Happy Keeping!!

[@dankauffman8568]

Beautiful T . I'm gonna stick with terrestrial and arboreal species for now . Like the new backdrop .

[@jamesfrench8834]

PSA to anyone who depends on Hobby Lobby/ Container Store for DIY sling enclosures like I do. (Their both closed until further notice in my area) I found some good alternatives to the crystal boxes in the form of "notecard" boxes in the school supplies section at my local Walmart. They come in 3x5,4x6, and I think there was even a larger option. Their pretty close to as transparent as the crystal boxes and were only around 2 dollars each. They also have latches to lock them shut.

[@philippeguerin140]

My female cobalt blue "Morticia" come out every night.....I can watch for long période of time ...She's really calm because of her perfect enclosure with deep substrat. .also have alot of springtails in here

[@SON91]

U the best, keep uo the good work 👌💪

[@SinisterCity]

Have my beautiful girl in a 20in tall container. I hot glued a half tree round against the side Filled up with substrate and she used the hole and dug about 11-12 inches to the bottom of the container. Making some amazing tunnels. She’s my picture.

[@samuelbrossett505]

Oh man here I am intermediate looking at my ccb I completely agree it took a lot of getting used to but mine has a burrow lots of substrate but no it wants to be high always on the lid lol

[@arachnidking8742]

Can you do a video on a Cyriopagopus paganus

[@falcon642]

Do Cobalt blues in the wild have to deal with a lot of predators, is that why they are so defensive?

[@tedmyers8005]

falcon642 That’s the case with all Tarantulas. OW and NW Ts defend themselves differently. Most NWs possess urticating hairs, which they kick off of their abdomen. These hairs are very irritating, and most NW Ts will use them as opposed to trying to bite. The Cobalt Blue is an OW, and OWs don’t have urticating hairs, so they rely on their speed and potent venom to defend themselves. :)

[@LamborghiniGal]

Love this! What did the bottom of his shirt say? I made out the "are" but couldn't make out the next word. Thumbs up!

[@blackguy6165]

this channel is much better than exotic lairs

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks!

[@nashfernandez4972]

good knowledge about tarantula good work idol pls make vedeo about your mantis and centipede

[@tarantulacollective]

Sure I will

[@antssea9192]

Nice! I actually have one of those, and 2 Cyriopagus Hati Hati

[@billstokesbary6143]

Night Riot, perfect song for this T lol

[@invisibleaznDJ]

lol i have the same exact chair at 0:07 mine also has the arms broken and then back removed.

[@tarantulacollective]

I wouldnt say "removed" so much as "snapped and broke off when I leaned back for a moment while editing a video causing me to flip backwards and fall into the floor". Great amazon brand quality...lol

[@randommemesweekly4417]

their bad attitude is what makes them one of my favorite trantulas

[@privateperson5257]

"...and was pretty much terrified the whole time." Is there a sentence that better sums up tarantula keeping? Or being human? Haha!

[@tarantulacollective]

No doubt my dude!

[@MauriceTarantulas]

Great vid! Got two small ones myself. Not coming out for food yet. Fairly slow growth rate id say. (Water mine down a bit once a week).

[@-diferentcloud-1312]

bro i love this kind of videos! you won muy like completelly

[@IrieRogue]

Excellent video, I am in love with this species.

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad you like it

[@josephinemalone2791]

Such power to be respected in a spider

[@brendanvos4962]

Please do a video on a Nhandu chromatus

[@venomousvixen7153]

I’ve watched this video at least twice a week the last couple of weeks. I just got a female she’s around 4” I haven’t been able to measure her but I’m guessing she’s around there in size. This has been one of my dream T’s for a few years. Mine so far is completely opposite personality wise, so far anyway. She’s got plenty of substrate and a nice cork bark round but she spends a lot of time out in the open by her water dish. She isn’t phased and doesn’t move even if I move her tank or open it up. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad. She’s got a spot on her abdomen I’ve never seen anything like it on any of my T’s. I’m hoping that she isn’t sick or anything like that.

[@voodoo9212]

My cobalt blue is docile for some reason, I thought she escaped even though there was no way, she destroyed her mound and I really thought she got out so I started digging, couldn’t find her and then the next day, she unburied herself. I’m surprised I didn’t get bitten.

[@leviat1862]

Can you pleas do a care sheet on a Trinidad chevron I just dont want to read the weing information and i know you will give me the right one.

[@BlackScubaBear]

I have a question for you. I am considering the coffin enclosure what size do you recommend that I put a T the size of this one you just did this video of. I actually would like to get this same one and house it in the coffin.

[@paulinealvarez1302]

I have a Costa-rican Knee Tiger Tarantula, I’ve had her since November 2020. I notice she likes live bugs best, any advice is welcome. Thank you.

[@heidibalbaboco1026]

Love you vids!

[@AlyPaigexx]

Sorry I’m 3 years late on here 😅. But I have a question. My T (cobalt blue) has been burrowed for months, well I needed to rehouse them to something more spacious, although I hate it due to stressing them out. But the borrow was completely closed so they wouldn’t come out for water or food. When they came out, their abdomen was way slimmer than before. Not shriveled but just slimmer. Could this be because they molted underneath or from dehydration? Thanks!

[@notforyou152]

12 years ago I got into old world t’s while I bred sunglow boas. My very first t was a cobalt blue. It went easily. Not sure why people like you say not for beginners!! It’s a pet hole. I still have okd worlds and 14 cobalt blues. Easy to care for ! If you research first and are not wimpy, cobalts are awesome for first timers. Flooding them to rehome sucks and is NOT NECESSARY.

[@tarantulacollective]

If you're not used to rehousing a tarantula....rehousing a Cobalt Blue that is quick to bolt and very defensive is the main reason it isnt recommend for beginners, but that doesnt mean people arent "allowed" to have one as their first. I just dont recommend bc there are many slower moving, less defensive species that are available.

[@MikeDMays]

I made the mistake of putting mine into an enclosure just a smidge too big and now I believe or atleast I hope she has only burrowed down to do a molt as I can't find her. I do know it hasn't escaped, but I don't know how long they can or will stay burrowed as it's been 2 weeks with no food now. I know she will be fine.

[@danny-hz9te]

well ive just bought my second tarantula.. a cobalt blue. my first was a curly hair. not sure if ive just made a huge mistake or if ive made a good choice.. maybe i should of gotten a p.metallica instead

[@SaschaJaniceLucia]

I have a cobalt, it was my 2nd tarantula and she hasn't come out of her hide in a couple months lmao. Such a beautiful spider, yet you can never see them

[@rodrigospl2]

Azul Cobalto! so pretty!

[@seattlelights206]

Great job

[@billstokesbary6143]

Just got a half inch C.lividus from FNT, let the adventure begin lol

[@RainbowsArePerfect]

How often to fully clean out your Cobalt I've had mine a good few months and have cleaned it out twice fully but she is deep in her burrow and I don't wanna upset her or ruin it. I can only see the webbed hole part of it and rarely see her unless I shine and touch down there. She eats well and appears super healthy. I just don't know how often I should disturb her to completely get rid of the old substrate. Thanks dude love your videos and your t.shirt is sick too!

[@bugloverspiderlover8490]

Do phormicropus Canceredes! I have one and she is awesome! Not defensive,yet,but super hungry and a super fast grower.

[@tarantulacollective]

Great suggestion!

[@brankokucera58]

Ljepi primjerci 👍👍 no sigurno nemate ni jedne od 30cm, takozvane ptičar ? koja se hrani štakorima , pticama itd. Kojoj treba 8-10puta veči oratorij. Recimo 200x100cm. Ili 200x200cm . Sigurno znate na koju mislim. 🕷🕸 lp😎🇭🇷👋