{"product_id":"harpactira-cafreriana-copper-orange-baboon-tarantula","title":"Harpactira cafreriana (Copper Orange Baboon Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpactira cafreriana (Copper Orange Baboon Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare baboon species is a great addition to your collection. With a copper orange color, it adds real spunk to any African species collection. Think of it as the refined version of the classic Orange Baboon Tarantula, carrying the same glowing orange and copper hues but with a calmer, less defensive attitude. Heavy webbers, hardy, and genuinely beautifully patterned, this old world tarantula for sale is one to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Harpactira cafreriana?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A glowing copper orange, with males showing even more copper to gold tones and females carrying black, dark amber, and copper mixed together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often covers its enclosure in elaborate silk webs within days of settling in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely uncommon African species that stands out in any Old World collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Harpactira cafreriana be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mostly calm but can be defensive, it carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalmer Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers the classic Orange Baboon look with noticeably more manageable behavior than the true OBT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.75\" Juvenile","offer_id":52368248308031,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-1.5\" Juvenile","offer_id":51192629559615,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-3.5\" Female Sub-adult and 3-3.5\" Male Sub-adult","offer_id":52886901293375,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/0FFC756C-8902-42E0-84BE-87A08BC49EC3.jpg?v=1755209358","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/harpactira-cafreriana-copper-orange-baboon-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}