Chaetopelma olivaceum (Middle Eastern Gold) is a velvety-black old world species from the arid rocky landscape of the eastern mediterranean. They are notable for their fascinating semi-communal behavior - documented living in large colonies in burial caves and dried wells across it's range, a rare trait among tarantulas. Bold, fast, and unlike anything else in the hobby - a truly unique piece for any serious collection.
- Scientific Name: Chaetopelma olivaceum (Middle Eastern Gold)
- Common Name: Middle Eastern Gold
- Type: Terrestrial
- Category: Old World
- Endemic Location: Mediterranean and middle east regions
- Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 4" (10cm)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Lifespan: Male (3-4 years), Female (10 years)
- Recommended Experience Level: Advanced
Chaetopelma olivaceum (Middle Eastern Gold)
$75.00Price
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