Informasjon
En sjelden og gåtefull fossorie fra den gamle verden, Cyriopagopus sp. «Valhalla», er ettertraktet for sitt intense smaragdgrønne ryggskjold, dristige tigerlignende striper og en spissfølelse. En drømmeart for erfarne edderkoppholdere som elsker hemmelighetsfulle edderkopper med et drepende utseende og en seriøs tilstedeværelse.
Quick Facts
Common Name: Green Earth Tiger
Scientific Name: Cyriopagopus sp. “Valhalla”
Origin: Southeast Asia (likely Vietnam or Cambodia)
Size: 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span
Lifespan:
- Females: 15–20 years
- Males: 3–5 years
Temperament: Defensive, reclusive, extremely fast
Coloration
Striking green carapace — metallic and iridescent after molt
Contrasting dark legs with light “tiger” banding
Faint purples and bronzes under certain lighting
Vibrant but shadowy — flashes color as it moves in and out of its web fortress
Housing & Care
Enclosure Type: Fossorial — lots of depth, tight hides, and anchor points
Substrate: 6–8 inches of compactable, moist substrate (coco fiber/topsoil mix)
Humidity: 75–85% — stays hidden if too dry
Temperature: 24–28°C
Decor:
- Vertical cork bark slab or tunnel-style hide
- Moss, leaf litter, and ample webbing space
- Water dish and excellent cross-ventilation
Will web up the entire lower half of the enclosure if comfortable — very private, very hidden.
Feeding
Diet: Crickets, roaches, mealworms
Feeding Schedule:
- Slings: 2–3x/week
- Juveniles: Weekly
- Adults: Every 7–10 days
Powerful ambush predator — snatches prey with lightning reflexes
Why It’s Legendary
That green carapace is otherworldly after a fresh molt
Rare in the hobby — adds major value to any advanced collection
Webbing and burrowing behavior is intricate and intense
Serious personality — for keepers who love bold, reclusive spiders
High drama + exotic looks = perfect Old World showcase species
Notes
Not for beginners — highly defensive and extremely fast
Very reclusive — not a display species unless it feels deeply secure
Humidity-sensitive — requires careful moisture balance
Can teleport during enclosure maintenance — take precautions
Extremely limited availability — one of the rarer Cyriopagopus types on the market
