Harpactira baviana
✓ VerifiedBlue Leg Baboon Tarantula, Banded Baboon
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Temperament
defensive
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
68°F - 78°F
(20°C - 26°C)
Humidity Range
50% - 65%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial
Juvenile
4x4x4"
Adult
8x8x6"
🪨 Substrate
Type
dry coco fiber or topsoil
Depth
3-4 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 5-7 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 2-3 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
defensive
Care Guide
**Blue Leg Baboon Tarantula** — A striking South African species with blue-black leg banding. Closely related to H. pulchripes (Golden Blue Leg Baboon) but from a cooler, western South African range.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; defensive. For experienced keepers.
Prefers cooler temperatures than most tarantulas (68-78°F), reflecting the Mediterranean-like climate of the Western Cape. Room temperature care in most temperate climates. Keep dry with a water dish. A slow grower and intermittent feeder — fasting is common and normal. Less frequently available than H. pulchripes but increasingly captive-bred. An excellent addition to an Harpactira collection.
⚠️ 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
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Intermediate
Care Level
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