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These are one of the few lineages of tarantulas that can be raised communally and have an otherworldly color palette. Despite its common name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is actually not a true baboon spider (not a member of Harpactirinae), instead this species belongs to the earliest-diverging tarantula subfamily, Eumenophorinae. This lineage split off from all other tarantulas even before the “New World” and the rest of the “Old World” tarantula lineages had diverged from each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese theraphosids have some curious similarities to members of another related genus in their subfamily- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHysterocrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which also tolerate communal rearing and share the micro-velvet covering of the carapace. Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been found in close proximity in nature, they have not been observed to be communal in habitat, suggesting these tarantulas are not obligately social and will eventually disperse if left to their own devices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally occurs along dry, rocky, sun blasted slopes of tropical Socotra Island, off the coast of Yemen and the Horn of Africa. Throughout the dry thorn and succulent scrub ecosystem of these spiders is the island’s iconic dragon’s blood tree, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDracaeana draco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- a magnificent member of the asparagus plant order that grows over centuries into monolithic trees with an umbrella- or flying saucer-shaped canopy. So this weird, somewhat primeval tarantula comes from a land of martian flying saucer-like trees- it’s almost something out of a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an incredibly beautiful species, beginning life as a dark gray spiderling that grows at a medium pace into a sculpted physique with 5-6” diagonal leg span. After several years, they develop a metallic fawn color abdomen studded with short porcupine spine-like setae. The carapace is mesmerizing and totally unique among tarantulas- taking on stormy metallic brushed steel to silver blue with turquoise tones, somewhat like the cyanobacterial colors of a geothermal hot spring. The bright tan femur of each leg looks electrified with dense, long, nearly white setae, and the rest of the leg and chelicerae contrast wildly through sporting deep indigo coloration. There is no other tarantula with this dashing color combination, leaving small wonder why this is called the “blue baboon.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are opportunistic burrowers and semi-arboreal, excavating under objects through substrate and extending their web tunnels through overlying brush. As such, a terrestrial enclosure with cross ventilation and several inches of airy, dry substrate works with periodic misting in a portion of the cage to maintain regionalized slight moisture for larger instars to maturity. Adding cork slab, sticks and dry leaves also will make these spiders feel at home. They are copious webbers and will promptly form elaborate tunnel systems and fill their enclosure with silk. They can go into seasonal dormancy if temperatures remain in the low 70s F and below for an extended period, so seem to be in their metabolic sweet spot when days are in the low 80s and nights in the 70s F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn captivity, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be reared communally or individually. Not all specimens of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare as socially inclined as others, so the vibe depends upon the personalities within a communal group. Since they are not obligately communal, they can be reared individually as well. A drawback to this species is that they are quite skittish and can be somewhat timid feeders. It is recommended to feed these spiders smaller prey than other tarantulas their size would typically accept. Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas a calmer, less defensive disposition than most Old World tarantulas, they are very shy speed demons, and often stay hidden in their burrows. To see these spiders more often during the day, it is best to place the enclosure in a dark and quiet location. If you are looking for a unique and beautiful tarantula species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. balfouri \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis hard to beat! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocock, R.I., 1897, October. On the Spiders of the Suborder Mygalomorphse from the Ethiopian Region contained in the Collection of the British Museum. In Proceedings of the zoological Society of London (Vol. 65, No. 3, pp. 724-774). Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arachnoboards.com\/threads\/m-balfouri-single-vs-communal.321291\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/arachnoboards.com\/threads\/m-balfouri-single-vs-communal.321291\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_a9da927c-7a44-4a94-b498-feba0c5f1ad8.png?v=1734846626\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VK4S-zH27M?si=uw4vAu8ukYV89CdD\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"0.5\"","offer_id":48873268183257,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Female","offer_id":48873268347097,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/balfouri2_3fafe1c1-32b5-4169-b449-da60bdf6572a.jpg?v=1711163327"},{"product_id":"vancouver-pick-up-grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee","title":"[Vancouver Pick-up] Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden-Knee)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre you looking for a large, beautifully-colored tarantula with a good disposition for handling and spends time in the open? If so, the Chaco Golden Knee, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrammostola pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simon has you covered. Formerly known as  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. aureostriata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the species epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e derives from \"pulchra,” Latin for beautiful or pretty, and \"-pes\" meaning legs or feet. While perhaps not the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epolite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e description, “Pretty legs” is apt for the Chaco Golden Knee. The common name credits the golden skeletal stripes that almost appear brush-stroked down the velvet black patella (the golden “knees”) through the metatarsus of each leg. The light setae lining the legs and abdomen also give this tarantula a lovely cactus-like appearance at maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese New World tarantulas range through Paraguay and Argentina, building their webs under brush and rocks in dry grasslands. Similarly to other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrammostola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have strong appetites but grow slowly and steadily. They start life with an orange-brown carapace and legs with a dark gray abdomen as spiderlings and eventually transform into their adult coloration over three or so years. Although \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are said to attain 8” in diagonal leg span, most females mature at approximately 6.5” legspan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is most important to ensure the enclosure of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be well-aerated, with cross ventilation. Spiderlings live a fossorial existence and readily burrow, so should be provided ample well-aerated substrate that is maintained as only slightly moist. Larger juveniles and mature specimens are not inclined to burrow and should be maintained in a well-aerated, cross-ventilated cage with more horizontal than vertical space. A substrate layer several inches thick that is kept bone dry but with periodic mistings in one cage corner works well. Mature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrammostola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e strongly prefer move-in-ready shelters and seldom burrow in captivity, so provide them with a shelter to build their silk hub in, such as a cork half slab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are quite docile and even reluctant to flick urticating hairs, so this is a great species for handling. As a bonus, Chaco Golden Knees are readily out and about, so is a great display tarantula as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP. pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has it all- beauty, great personality, and ease of care- not much more you can ask when looking for a fantastic tarantula!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davethebugguy.org\/2018\/11\/10\/the-highly-underrated-grammostola-pulchripes-the-chaco-golden-knee\/comment-page-1\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/davethebugguy.org\/2018\/11\/10\/the-highly-underrated-grammostola-pulchripes-the-chaco-golden-knee\/comment-page-1\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetarantulacollective.com\/caresheets\/grammostola-pulchripes\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.thetarantulacollective.com\/caresheets\/grammostola-pulchripes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_2.png?v=1734317820\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kdIUUIaydzs?si=JDucM2XNwr3WOUGM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wholesale","offers":[{"title":"0.5\"","offer_id":48873282142425,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/products\/gpulchripes.jpg?v=1702759922"},{"product_id":"vancouver-pick-up-pamphobeteus-sp-machala-ecuador-purple-bloom","title":"[Vancouver Pick-up] Pamphobeteus sp 'Machala' (Ecuador Purple Bloom)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_b0238aa5-ef09-417f-a073-635b7b0c76f6.png?v=1734846095\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"2\"","offer_id":48873301475545,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/machalafb.jpg?v=1716088746"},{"product_id":"vancouver-pick-up-nhandu-chromatus-brazilian-red-white","title":"[Vancouver Pick-up] Nhandu chromatus (Brazilian Red \u0026 White)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Brazilian Red and White Tarantula, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eVitalius chromatus\u003c\/i\u003e Schmidt (formerly \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eNhandu chromatus\u003c\/i\u003e), is a hobby classic that has so much to love. They are large, beautifully colorful members of the subfamily Theraphosinae that are often out in the open, making a great display species. This species is hardy and easy to breed, producing egg sacs with hundreds (to even thousands!) of spiderlings. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eV. chromatus\u003c\/i\u003e reach a 6-7\" diagonal leg span and look like they spawned off a toy store shelf or out of an acid trip. This species is similar in coloration to \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eAcanthoscurria geniculata\u003c\/i\u003e, but has a bone-colored, more pale carapace. The abdomen has a black base color and is lined in a forest of large red urticating hairs. On each leg, the femurs are jet black, but the patella through the tarsus has narrow, white zebra strips, and each segment has a distal (away from the body) band of white hairs. In addition to the wild color contrasts, each leg is also lined in long red setae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eV. chromatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e is native to subtropical forests and grasslands in Brazil and Paraguay. This tarantula is a terrestrial, opportunistic burrower that builds silk-lined retreats under and around logs, debris, and rocks. This theraphosid has a medium growth rate. Although it is suitable for beginners, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eV. chromatus\u003c\/i\u003e is skittish and defensive. This tarantula will readily kick clouds of urticating hairs off its abdomen and can move very quickly when spooked. Their urticating hairs are particularly irritating if they come into contact with mucous membranes. If \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eV. chromatus\u003c\/i\u003e runs while feeling defensive, it can leave a cloud of urticating hairs in its wake, which is not something you want to contend with without safety goggles, long sleeves, a mask, and gloves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eA sizable terrestrial enclosure with more width than height is essential. Reduced height is crucial for preventing large tarantulas from climbing high and risking a mortal fall injury. It is also imperative not to use mesh anywhere on the lid, and the lid should be latched, weighted, and\/or well-secured as these large tarantulas are very strong and can easily push open tank lids.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eProvide at least 4\" deep, organic, humusy substrate for adults and keep the substrate barely moist for spiderlings to mostly dry with periodic light misting for larger juveniles and adults. A well-secured cork hide with a cavity or cave beneath suits this species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe Brazilian Red and White Tarantula is a fantastic choice for those searching for a beautiful display spider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_9996fe25-021c-4f3f-b737-2ea56453f261.png?v=1738031339\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider 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as one of the most enormous tarantulas in Africa. This spider is as regal as any animated or CGI feline monarch as Disney could contrive. These are very muscular spiders, similar in build to members of other stout members of the early-diverging tarantula subfamily Eumenophorinae (e.g. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eHysterocrates\u003c\/i\u003e). Everything about this tarantula is optimized for extensive digging and a burrowing lifestyle. The hindlegs of this species are disproportionately stout and splay uniquely bow-legged, which is a bizarre contrast to their slim, elongate, and cylindrical abdomen. Their entire body is lined in a beautiful, extremely fine, velvet-like pelt of tiny hairs, giving them a mole-like appearance and satin-like sheen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eP. muticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e attains a robust 8\" diagonal leg span and develops a gorgeous warm orange-brown to rusty chocolate coloration. This monotypic genus is native to dry thorn scrub and savannahs of Kenya and Tanzania, where it thrives functionally as an arachnid mole, building deep earthen burrow galleries in clayey substrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eThe King Baboon Tarantula is well known for its very slow growth rate, which is unusual among the typically rapidly-growing Old World tarantula lineages. Over their first two years, spiderlings grow at a respectable rate, reaching a 3\" diagonal leg span, but then their growth rate declines to a creep for the rest of their lives. Patience is the name of the game when working with the King Baboon, and this tarantula will not disappoint upon attaining a bulky 7.5-8\" diagonal leg span.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eP. muticus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e is hardy and has a strong feeding response. However, it is best suited for experienced to advanced keepers due to their size, highly defensive demeanor, willingness to bite, venom potency, and wicked speed. These spiders are a poster child for Old World tarantula darling attitudes as they will readily throw a threat display and stridulate (hiss) if threatened, so do not tempt their wrath. The King Baboon Tarantula is the arthropod equivalent to a Nile Crocodile in terms of handleability.\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #0e101a;\"\u003eA sizeable terrestrial enclosure with a deep organic, well-aerated substrate is required (at least 8\" deep for an adult enclosure). Allow the substrate to dry out almost completely between periodic light mistings. Typically, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eP. muticus \u003c\/i\u003ewill excavate elaborate galleries of tunnels throughout the substrate of their enclosure, almost like a gigantic ant farm. Keep this species in a dark location with low foot traffic to make them feel most comfortable and curious. If kept in a brighter area, you will unlikely ever see this tarantula in the day. 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Adults mature at 4-5\" diagonal leg span and develop a jaw-dropping inky black coloration with royal blue sheen on their carapace, chelicerae, and femurs. If that were not enough, the abdomen is jet black with electrified rusty red setae. The legs have zebra-like yellow stripes on the patella through metatarsi and are lined in sharply contrasting orange-to-yellowish bristles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eT. cyaneolum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e is native to the highlands of Peru. This species is a slow grower– a trait typical of mygalomorphs residing in cooler climates. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eT. cyaneolum\u003c\/i\u003e is suitable for beginners, as they are generally docile. However, these tarantulas can be skittish and raise their abdomen when spooked. They can be handled but may flick hairs on occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eT. cyaneolum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003ehas a good feeding response and can be maintained in a terrestrial enclosure\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e(wider than deep in dimensions). Provide this species with a deep, airy, and fluffy organic substrate for extensive burrowing. Keep the substrate barely moist for spiderlings and primarily dry with periodic light misting for larger juveniles and adults. A cork hide with a cavity or cave beneath is suitable for adult specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0e101a;\" lang=\"EN\"\u003eThe intense, inky cobalt paired with the rusty orange color combination of the Cobalt Red Rump Tarantula makes this spider a sight to behold and a must for any serious collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0512\/5563\/files\/Species_Details_1_de42b70e-13c3-4d19-9336-23ff368b11c8.png?v=1735334986\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider Shoppe","offers":[{"title":"0.5\"","offer_id":48885365178585,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-2.5\" 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As they gain size, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. robustum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops an unusual defensive behavior of twirling and kicking their stout hindlegs, which are lined with sharp spine-like setae at would-be predators. These tarantulas also will not hesitate to flick urticating setae when feeling threatened, so give them space if they are looking irked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. robustum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are secretive and fossorial (burrowing) tarantulas, so provide them with a large cross-ventilated terrestrial cage with deep substrate (~4” deep for large juveniles and adults). Maintain a slightly moist medium with periodic misting and include a cork slab or other large cage furniture itmes to provide shelter or caves for these spiders to anchor their robust burrow systems. Given their reclusiveness, size, and arsenal of defenses, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM. robustum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is best not handled and will not always be out and about. However, these spiders will be out in the open much more often at night or if their cage is situated in a dark, quiet place. If you are looking for a great Halloween-themed huge tarantula, look no further than the Colombian Giant Redleg! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAusserer, A., 1875. Zweiter Beitrag zur Kenntniss der Arachniden-Familie der Territelariae Thorell:(Mygalidae Autor.). 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The Singapore Blue Tarantula, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eOmothymus violaceopes \u003c\/i\u003eAbraham is no exception. These jaw-dropping creatures reach a leg span of up to nine inches, making \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e one of the largest arboreal tarantulas on the planet. In addition to its massive size, this species develops insanely vivid deep, metallic, royal blue to purple legs coupled with an olivey champagne to silver carapace and a dusky to inky gray-blue abdomen with tiger-like chevrons. On top of that, these beasts are studded with exceptionally long, fire orange cactus spine-like setae. The combination of royal blue plus fiery orange setae is truly sublime and totally unique amongst tarantulas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eThis tarantula is sculpted like a muscle car, with a sleek body and absurdly long, powerful legs equipped with massive scopula pads. \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e attack their prey similarly to a giant squid, Lashing out and anchoring onto their prey with their insanely elongated anterior legs\/scopulae in the blink of an eye.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e ranges from Malaysia through Singapore, where it resides in tree hollows and can occupy lowland to mid elevation humid rainforests. They can tolerate cooler temperatures than obligate lowland arachnids. In fact, the type specimen was collected on Penang Hill at 2,000 ft elevation in 1924- a place with a long history of British colonists and European naturalists hunkering down to escape the relentless heat and humidity of surrounding lowland tropical forests on Penang Island, Malaysia. This tolerance for cooler temperatures makes \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e an adaptable spider in captivity, although most tarantulas function and grow well at room temperature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e have large, leggy spiderlings that fare best in cross-ventilated arboreal cages with a thick airy substrate layer that is kept only slightly moist at most times. Organic potting mixes with lots of wood pulp are a nice option for these spiders throughout their lives, as components such as coconut coir, vermiculite and peat can stay a little too water-retentive for their well-being long-term. Plenty of ventilation but some humidity through periodic misting is crucial for the spiderlings, which are sensitive to stagnant air and damp substrates over prolonged periods. This species, like other \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eOmothymus\u003c\/i\u003e, burrows extensively as spiderlings and juveniles. As \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e gain in size, they become increasingly hardy. For larger juveniles to adults, allowing much of the substrate (or just the top half of the substrate depth in low humidity regions) to dry between periodic mistings is beneficial. Adult females attain massive sizes and so require a larger cage than most other tarantulas, so a large arboreal cage is necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAnother husbandry consideration for \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e is that they have oddly acute vision in at least one respect: being highly photosensitive. Unlike most other tarantulas, just shining a light on \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e can send them fleeing for shelter. They move like shadows to meld into darkness and require a perpetually dark place in the cage to stay at ease. As they approach adulthood, many specimens will increasingly avoid making subterranean burrows until they refuse to dig altogether (usually around the time they phase into adult coloration). \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e readily will utilize anything that looks or functions like a nook or tree hollow. Larger juveniles and adults should therefore be provided with a cork hide and\/or large magnolia leaves or other structures to build their shelters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAs Old World tarantulas, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eO. violaceopes\u003c\/i\u003e has more potent venom than most New World species and makes up for its lack of urticating hairs with being quite a defensive disposition–if cornered. Like giant squid in the deep ocean, these mysterious titans of the spider world are very shy and elusive, preferring to be shrouded in darkness. Overall, the Singapore Blue is an under-appreciated and unbelievably beautiful tarantula that seriously deserves a bigger fan club.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eReferences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eAbraham, H.C., 1924, December. Some mygalomorph spiders from the Malay Peninsula. In Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (Vol. 94, No. 4, pp. 1091-1124). 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