**Ornithoctoninae sp. 'Veronica Dwarf'**—a lesser-known but fascinating Old World dwarf tarantula. --- # 🕷️ Fast Facts * **Common name:** Veronica Dwarf Earth Tiger * **Scientific label:** Ornithoctoninae sp. “Veronica Dwarf” (undescribed species) * **Origin:** Southeast Asia (likely Vietnam/Cambodia region) * **Type:** Old World, fossorial (burrowing) * **Size:** ~3–4 inches leg span * **Lifespan:** * Females: ~10–15 years * Males: ~3–5 years * **Temperament:** Defensiv