Harpactira Pulchripes - Golden Blue Legged Baboon (Sling)

Golden Blue-Leg Baboon Tarantula (Harpactira pulchripes)
SIP Code: IL-OW-FO-S-021
Region: Southern South Africa – arid Karoo and scrub thicket

Lore Fragment
"Where the stone turns gold at sunset and the roots drink dust, Harpactira pulchripes descends in silence. To those who pass too near, it’s nothing but a shimmer—blue fire cloaked in sand."

Overview
Harpactira pulchripes, known as the Golden Blue-Leg Baboon, is a visually stunning Old World species defined by its metallic cobalt limbs and rich golden carapace. Native to the dry Karoo region, this terrestrial tarantula thrives in semi-arid conditions and is prized for its stark contrast and cryptic coloration.

Though not aggressive, it is highly alert and should be respected for its speed and sensitivity. This is a species for confident intermediates or experienced keepers ready to explore the radiant side of African baboons.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Skittish and reactive, not overtly defensive

Webbing: Moderate, often around burrow mouth

Speed: Very fast

Recommended For: Intermediate to advanced keepers seeking visual impact in an Old World terrestrial

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Deep terrestrial with starter burrow

Substrate: 5–6 inches of dry mix with anchor points

Temperature: 74–82°F

Humidity: 50–60% with arid ventilation

Mature Size: 4.5–5 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Micro crickets or flightless fruit flies, 3x per week

Juveniles: Small crickets or roaches, twice weekly

Adults: Medium roaches or crickets, weekly

All specimens are raised in dry-climate enclosures modeled after the Karoo scrublands. Ships with our Live Arrival Guarantee.

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