Harpactira pulchripes-Female - Blue Foot Baboon Tarantula

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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Harpactira pulchripes
Common Name
Blue Foot Baboon Tarantula
World Type
Old World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial / Fossorial
Temperament
Bold and commanding. A high-impact display species best appreciated with proper respect and distance.
Adult Size
4–5 inches
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Origin
South Africa
Keeper Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Habitat
Dry savanna / Scrubland
Display Appeal
Very High (coloration)

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: South Africa
Adult size: 4–5 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate to Advanced
Terrestrial — arid grassland / scrubland
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–82°F and 50–65% humidity. Provide dry substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Harpactira pulchripes — commonly known as the Blue Foot Baboon Tarantula — is a Old World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning South Africa. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–5 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F with 50–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

$249.99