Harpactira pulchripes

Common Name: Golden Blue Leg Baboon Spider
Native Locale: South Africa
Category: Terrestrial, Old World
Adult Size (DLS): Females = 5.5 inches   Males = 4 inches
Lifespan: Females = 12 years / Males = 2-3 years
Growth Rate: Medium
Temperament: Relaxed
Difficulty:  Recommended for intermediate to experienced collectors.

 

Pulchripes is derived from the Latin "pulchri" meaning beautiful, and "pes," meaning feet, forming the name "beautiful feet".

Identified by a bright yellow body and metallic blue legs.

They tend to be skittish rather than defensive, preferring to retreat into their hide. They are incredibly fast and can teleport when threatened.  Their bite is considered medically significant.

Spiderlings like to burrow, so sufficient substrate needs to be provided. After reaching 1.5" - 2" in size, they spend most of their time on top of their web.

Sexually dimorphic - Males have longer legs, and females have duller colors.

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.