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Harpactira pulchripes
A South African baboon spider combining a golden carapace with metallic blue legs. It lacks urticating hairs but is fast, defensive and potently venomous—an advanced Old World species.
The Golden Blue Leg Baboon (Harpactira pulchripes) is a South African baboon spider prized for its golden carapace and metallic blue legs. It grows to about 12-14 cm and prefers a dry setup at 23-28°C and 60-70% humidity. Though it lacks urticating hairs, it is fast, defensive and potently venomous—an advanced Old World species best kept without handling.
Origin
Dry grasslands of South Africa
Lifespan
Female 10-12 years / Male 3-4 years
Size
Leg span 12-14 cm
Temperature
23〜28℃
Humidity
60〜70%
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
Fossorial-leaning setup with deep substrate and a hide.
23-28°C, 60-70% humidity; keep on the drier side.
Quick, eager feeder; feed about weekly.
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No urticating hairs but fast and defensive; venom is potent—never handle.
Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.
The ideal temperature for Golden Blue Leg Baboon is 23〜28℃. Recommended humidity is 60〜70%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Golden Blue Leg Baboon is Female 10-12 years / Male 3-4 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Golden Blue Leg Baboon typically reaches Leg span 12-14 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Golden Blue Leg Baboon feeds on: Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Golden Blue Leg Baboon varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: June 30, 2026