Old World Southeast Asia

This is a newly discovered genus that includes a single species, the T. bambus. This species lives in bamboo trees in the Mueang Tak District of Thailand. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7NsgZvnbBs

Species in this genus are found throughout southeast Asia. This genus includes 32 species. As with the many of the southeast Asian species, many in this genus are known to be temperamental with significant venom. Genus and species: Chilobrachys natanicharum Common name: Thai Electric Blue Given name: Mook This is currently an undescribed fossorial/terrestrial species from Vietnam. They grow to approximately 6 inches. This species is fast with ambush tendencies. They have a st

This genus includes species formerly placed in Haplopelma, and currently includes 9 accepted species. All species in this genus are found in southeast Asia. Most species are fossorial. The species in this genus are defensive, and many can be aggressive with highly toxic venom. Upon researching this genus, as with the majority of southeast Asian genera, the taxonomy and nomenclature is highly inconsistent and inadequate. The science (and the hobby) is in dire need of DNA resea

Species of this genus are found in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. There are currently 4 accepted species in this genus. All species in this genus are arboreal and large size. Genus and species: Omothymus violaceopes Common name: Singapore Blue Given name: Kopi They can reach 9 or more inches, making this one of the largest arboreal species. They are exceptionally beautiful displaying vivid royal blue to purple coloration with an olive carapace. They also have orange seta

This is a sub-family that includes several described species in specific genera as well as undescribed species from southeast Asia. Most species are described as a variety of earth tigers. 'sp' indicates it's an unconfirmed or undescribed species within that subfamily. Genus and species: Ornithoctoninae sp. Vietnam silver Given name: Mai This is currently an undescribed fossorial/terrestrial species from Vietnam. They grow to approximately 6 inches. This species is fast with

This genus comprises five accepted species, native to Borneo and Indonesia. All species are considered arboreal. Genus and species: Phormingochilus hatihati Common name: Borneo Purple Earth Tiger Given name: Violeta  Muller (2024) described this species in a comprehensive publication. Source: Muller 2024 Source: Muller 2024 This species is found in Tammajarra, Polewali, Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia. "Hati Hati" translated to pain or caution. This species is considered arb

There is currently only one accepted species in this genus. Muller (2024) described this species in a comprehensive publication. Source: Muller 2024 Source: Muller 2024 Genus and species: Aspinochilus rufus Common name: Peach Earth Tiger Given name: Snapple This arboreal species can be found in the montane rainforests of Mount Argopuro in East Java, Indonesia. A. rufus has a beautiful orange and red coloration. This species is threatened in the wild. Habitat: native to lush t

This genus currently includes three accepted species in scientific taxonomy. This genus, which is similar to Haplopelma, includes fossorial species that are generally colorful with distinct sexual dichromatism. Most species have a tiger pattern, hence many of their common names that include variations of "Earth Tiger." Although much is to be learned about this genus, Ornithoctonus are described from Myanmar, southern and central Thailand. More research is needed for this genu