{"product_id":"socotra-island-blue-baboon-tarantula","title":"Socotra Island Blue Baboon Tarantula","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SOCOTRA ISLAND BLUE BABOON TARANTULA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonocentropus balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12–15 cm leg span\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females 10–15+ years; males considerably shorter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mainly terrestrial, but an excellent webber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdult leg span: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–15 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiderlings require a much smaller, secure enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdult enclosure: approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–15 cm of firm, well-packed substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as coco fibre\/soil mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide cork bark, hides and objects it can web around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA secure, well-ventilated lid is essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is an enthusiastic webber and may heavily web its enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small nighttime drop is acceptable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged temperatures above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo UVB is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the enclosure away from strong direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA normal day\/night room-light cycle is sufficient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAim for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep part of the substrate slightly moist while allowing other areas to remain drier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood ventilation is important to prevent stagnant, overly damp conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍽️ Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeed appropriately sized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as crickets, locusts and roaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdults generally eat around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 suitable prey items every 1–2 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although appetite varies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey, particularly if the tarantula is preparing to moult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways provide access to fresh water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshallow water dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefill with fresh, dechlorinated water regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe water dish should be sturdy enough that it cannot easily be tipped over.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕸️ Shedding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppetite may decrease or stop before a moult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tarantula may become less active and spend more time inside its webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever disturb, handle or offer live prey to a tarantula that is moulting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave the moulted skin in place until the spider has hardened and is active again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤲 Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species can be defensive and is extremely fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may bite if threatened and should be treated as a display animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a catch cup and soft tools for necessary transfers or maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealthy specimens should have a good body condition and respond normally to movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon problems include dehydration, poor moults, injury and inappropriate temperature\/humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrticating hairs are not the main defence of this species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it can bite and should still be handled with caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the tarantula remains unusually weak, collapsed or unable to use its legs normally, seek specialist veterinary advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧹 Cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey and obvious waste when accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid destroying established webbing unnecessarily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplace heavily soiled substrate as required rather than routinely stripping the entire enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways provide good ventilation and clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Before You Bring Your Animal Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Secure, escape-proof enclosure ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Suitable substrate and hiding places installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Temperature checked with a reliable thermometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Shallow water dish provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Appropriate live food available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☐ Safe, well-ventilated location away from direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ Important Bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast and defensive species — not suitable for handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonocentropus balfouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is famous for producing extensive webbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the tarantula plenty of anchor points for web construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep prey appropriately sized and remove uneaten 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