![]() Hobbyists currently disagree about the humidity requirements of Harpactira pulchripes. If you’re using a plastic storage box for your spider then be sure the lid fits onto the top securely – some leave annoying gaps that aren’t noticed until it is too late. Losing such an expensive and fast-moving species is unlikely to end well. Whatever you choose there are some broad guidelines that you should bear in mind: Close-fitting Lidįirstly you’ll want to make sure that your Harpactira pulchripes can’t go walkabout. One option is to gently slope the substrate up towards the back of the cage to permit at least a degree of burrowing. While I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a fan of Exo Terra and ReptiZoo glass vivariums for many of my tarantulas, these cages often don’t allow for a suitable depth of substrate. This means that a decent depth of substrate is advisable for larger specimens. It is a smart idea to incorporate this knowledge into whatever cage you choose, so that your Harpactira pulchripes can hide away from view during the daylight hours. That said, scientists describe Harpactira pulchripes as “fossorial” meaning that it is a burrow-dweller. This means that an overly large cage isn’t strictly necessary, Unlike giants such as the Salmon Pink or Goliath Birdeater adults tend to reach a more manageable 5” legspan. Harpactira pulchripes isn’t a particularly large tarantula as an adult. While they’re not considered to be quite as aggressive as many other baboon spiders ( I’m looking at you OBT!) thought should be put into how best to maintain a potentially highly venomous spider in your home. Here, like many other baboon spiders of the region, they dig burrows to avoid predators and the worst of the scorching sun. The Golden Blue Legged Baboon is found naturally in South Africa. It was originally described by Pocock in 1901, but has only recently started to enter the hobby in any kind of numbers. ![]() Harpactira pulchripes has been known to science for a surprisingly long period of time. After all, when you’ve shelled out that amount of money you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything right to keep them in the very best of health. ![]() If you really want something very special in your collection then read on for my detailed Harpactira pulchripes care sheet. The color combination is unlike anything else available, with those bright metallic blue legs contrasted against the orange body.Ī freshly-molted specimen is, quite simply, one of the one attractive tarantulas known to science. Not only are you going to have to stump up a fair amount of cash to get started, but as baboon spiders their venom is considered rather “spicier” than, for example, a Mexican Red Knee or Greenbottle Blue.ĭespite these difficulties it’s easy to see why Harpactira pulchripes maintains such a mythical reputation among hobbyists. In other words, Harpactira pulchripes really isn’t a beginner’s spider. As an example, it is not unusual for spiderlings to cost more than adults of some more commonly-available species. Harpactira pulchripes is one of the most expensive – and desirable – tarantulas currently available in the hobby.Įven now, some years after they were established in the hobby, specimens can sell for eye-watering prices. It was the day I collected not just one – but four different specimens – of Harpactira pulchripes.Īlso known by the common name of the Golden Blue Legged Baboon, this is a tarantula that I’ve had my eye on for years.įinally, thanks to some successful breedings of other tarantulas recently, I had the cash to invest. The 19th of May 2019 was a very special day for me.
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