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The Socotra Island Blue Baboon (Monocentropus balfouri) is a legend in the tarantula world. This species is both gorgeous and wildly unique in behavior. Itβs not just a looker β itβs also one of the few tarantulas known for communal living.
Behavior and Temperament: Defensive, not for handling, but often reclusive
Habitat and Environment Needs: Prefers a terrestrial setup. Substrate: Deep (4β6") layer of coco fiber, topsoil, or a mix β give them digging room. Humidity: ~60β70% (dry side is okay with a water dish). Temperature: 75β80Β°F (24β27Β°C).
Feeding: Feed on Crickets, roaches, mealworms.
Additional Information: Light creamy body with electric blue legs and sometimes blue striping on the carapace β one of the most beautiful tarantulas out there
| Socotra Island Blue Baboon | Monocentropus balfouri |
|---|---|
| Category: | Old World |
| Type: | Terrestrial |
| Country of Origin: | Socotra Island, Yemen β super remote, exotic locale |
| Adult Leg Span: | 5β6 inches (12β15 cm) leg span |
| Diet: | Crickets, roaches, mealworms |
| Temperature: | 75β80Β°F (24β27Β°C) |