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Continue ShoppingHarpactira pulchripes-Female - Blue Foot Baboon Tarantula
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Fossorial
- Adult size
- 4–5 inches
- Temperament
- Bold and commanding. A high-impact display species best appreciated with proper respect and distance.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Harpactira pulchripes
- Common Name
- Blue Foot Baboon Tarantula
- World Type
- Old World
- Growth Rate
- Slow to moderate
- Origin
- South Africa
- 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
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.
Care guidance
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.