Monocentropus balfouri (Socotra Island blue baboon)

COMMUNALS CANNOT BE SHIPPED. LOCAL PURCHASE ONLY. IF YOU ORDER AND ARE NOT LOCAL YOUR ORDER WILL BE CANCELED!! Monocentropus balfouri (Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula)

Origin: Socotra Island, Yemen.

Size: 5–6 inches (12–15 cm) leg span.

Lifespan: Females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years.

Lifestyle: Terrestrial and communal; builds extensive burrows and elaborate web networks, often cohabiting peacefully in groups.

Appearance: One of the most beautiful tarantulas in the hobby, with striking cream-colored carapace, deep blue legs, and reddish to golden abdominal tones.

Temperament: Defensive but less aggressive toward others of its species, making it one of the few tarantulas successfully kept communally. Handling is not recommended.

Care & Habitat:

Enclosure: Terrestrial communal setup (if keeping multiples) with deep substrate, hides, and objects for web attachment. 6–8 inches of substrate is recommended for burrowing.

Substrate: Soil, coconut fiber, or a soil/sand mix that supports burrow stability.

Temperature: 74–80°F (23–27°C).

Humidity: 65–75%, with a shallow water dish and light misting. Ensure good ventilation.

Diet: Crickets, roaches, mealworms, and other feeder insects weekly; juveniles more often.