{"product_id":"harpactira-pulchripes-golden-blue-leg-baboon-tarantula-0-5-0-75","title":"Harpactira pulchripes (Golden Blue Leg Baboon Tarantula) 0.5-0.75\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarpactira pulchripes (Golden Blue Leg Baboon Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Blue Leg Baboon is a stunning African species with a gold body and metallic blue-grey legs, one of the most beautiful and unique tarantulas in the entire hobby. This species is also more approachable than most \"baboon\" tarantulas, showing far more patience than many of its African relatives. Grab this hardy old world tarantula for sale today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Harpactira pulchripes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich gold body paired with metallic blue-grey legs makes this one of the most striking baboon species in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds dense tube webs and burrows, giving the enclosure a genuinely active look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocile Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noticeably more patient and easygoing than most baboon species, a standout trait for the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Harpactira pulchripes be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 to 4.5 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 Semi-defensive but genuinely docile for a baboon species. 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\u003eMore Patient Than Most:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compared to many African baboon species, this one is considered noticeably easier going, a nice entry point into old world terrestrials.\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 USA","offers":[{"title":"0.5–0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":55102285513023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/IMG_1952_1.jpg?v=1765486147","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/harpactira-pulchripes-golden-blue-leg-baboon-tarantula-0-5-0-75","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}