The Earth Tiger Tarantula from Malaysia

Omothymus schiodtei, also known as the Malaysian Earth Tiger, is indigenous to Malaysia.
The tarantula you see here is a closely related species from the island of Langkawi.
As seen in this case, common names are frequently deceptive. Isn't Earth Tiger the wrong name for a tree-dwelling tarantula?
It's much easier to communicate across language barriers with your international friends if you use scientific names - Omothymus is Omothymus in every language.
These massive tarantulas have leg spans of over 22cm and carapace lengths of 3cm, making them among the largest to roam the forest ceiling and far larger than their New World counterparts.
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[@christopherfry893]

I love your content 🧡 more videos please 🙏

[@nixalpha6014]

Love this videos!
Please also feature the Earth Tiger that lives in Mindanao Philippines, the said it's much larger than the Earth Tigers in Borneo and Thailand

[@amgtarantulas]

That is such a gorgeous tarantula❤

[@birdspiders]

true words!

[@Spiderdan-59]

Nice looking arachnid 🖤🕷🕸

[@briangosney1590]

Beautiful spider

[@marcmcandrews6]

Earth Tiger.. dwells in places provided from the… Earth. And kills like a… Tiger. Seems like a great fitting name to me

[@johnlash6511]

I love the way these tarantulas look .. I got a omothymus schioedtei sling .. it so fast

[@Humpdaybrandon]

OH HELL NAH