Omothymus schioedtei (Malaysian Earth Tiger)

Description

Scientific Name: Omothymus schioedtei

Common Name: Malaysian Earth Tiger

Classification: Old World Arboreal

Endemic Location: Malaysia 

Adult Size: Approximately 7"-8"

Lifespan: 4 years for males and 14-15 years for females. 

Experience Level: Intermediate

Info: This is a fast growing & very defensive species.  They live high in the trees of the Malaysian rain forest.  You will often find them in the hollow bark of trees.  They are very elusive but a stunning species when you do get a rare glimpse of them.  This species is also sexually dimorphic and females are black and males are green and yellow.  These colors will not show until the sub adult stage.