The cobalt blue tarantula inhabits the tropical rain forests of southeast Asia.

The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium size tarantula with a leg span of approximately 13 cm (5").

The cobalt blue tarantula is a fossorial species and spends nearly all of its time in deep burrows of its own construction.

The cobalt blue tarantula is a mainstay in the pet trade, despite being a fast and defensive tarantula with potent venom.

The cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum) is a tarantula species that is native to Myanmar and Thailand.

The cobalt blue tarantula is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons.