Cobalt Blue Tarantula

Geographical Range Southeastern Asia
Habitat Tropical forests
Scientific Name Haplopelma lividum
Conservation Status Not listed by IUCN

This brilliantly colored spider lives in Thailand. Despite its vibrant purple/blue sheen, the tarantula has secretive habits, preferring the seclusion of its silken burrow. When potential prey stumbles across some of its silk, it emerges to catch the unlucky victim.