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Continue ShoppingMonocentropus balfouri - Female- Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula
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FEMALE
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Fossorial
- Adult size
- 5–6 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
- Monocentropus balfouri
- Common Name
- Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula
- World Type
- Old World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Socotra Island, Yemen
- Habitat
- Arid to semi-arid rocky scrubland, Socotra Island
- Display Appeal
- Very High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Socotra Island
Adult size: 5–6 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate to Advanced
Terrestrial / Fossorial — arid rocky scrubland
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Monocentropus balfouri — commonly known as the Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula — is a Old World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Socotra Island. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 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.
Listing details
Monocentropus balfouri - female - Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula
Monocentropus balfouri (Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula) is a coveted spider endemic only to a single Island, Socotra Island, in the Arabian Sea. The island has a level of biodiversity almost as high as any other location on Earth.
Photo by CEC and NV
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–82°F and 50–65% humidity. Provide dry substrate with burrow 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.