Monocentropus balfouri
✓ VerifiedSocotra Island Blue Baboon
Marc BRETHES, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
slow to medium
Temperament
docile for Old World
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–85°F
(24–29°C)
Humidity Range
60% - 70%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial
Juvenile
5x5x5"
Adult
10x10x10"
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco fiber, sand mix
Depth
4-6 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 3-4 days
Juvenile
Twice per week
Adult
Once per week
Prey Size
Appropriately sized insects
What keepers actually do
Tarantuverse keepersEvery 6 days
Median across 4 keepers · 4 animals · 26 logged feedings
Observed across all life stages, so slings and adults are combined. This describes what keepers log — it isn’t a recommendation.
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
docile for Old World
Care Guide
Unique blue coloration. One of few communal tarantula species. Creates extensive web tunnels. Calmer than most Old World species but still has medically significant venom. Can be kept in groups if raised together.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
16
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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