Melopoeus albostriatus 'Nahkon Ratchasima'

• Scientific Name: Melopoeus albostriatus (formerly Cyriopagopus albostriatus)

• Common Names: Thai Zebra Tarantula, Thailand Zebra Leg Tarantula, Thai Zebra Earth Tiger

• Locality Origin: Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeastern Thailand

• Type / Habit: Old World, fossorial (burrowing) spider

• Adult Size: 5.5 to 6.5 inches diagonal leg span

• Temperament: Fast, defensive, high-strung, and prone to bolting (not recommended for beginners)

• Defense Mechanism: Lacks urticating hairs; relies on speed, retreat, and a defensive posture

• Lifespan: Females live 10–15+ years; males live 2–3 years (or up to 3–5 years)

• Housing Needs: Deep, compactable, moisture-retaining substrate (6 to 10+ inches) to support extensive silk-lined tunnel systems

• Temperature & Humidity: 72–82°F with moderate ambient humidity and a slightly moist lower substrate layer