Idiothele mira, [1] also known as the blue-foot baboon is a species of fossorial tarantula endemic to South Africa. It has a striking blue coloration on the dorsal (upper) side of the tarsi and metatarsi on each leg. [2]

May 9, 2022 · The blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) is an Old World terrestrial spider that is native to South Africa. Interestingly, this species is one of only a few true trapdoor tarantulas.

Common name: Blue Foot Baboon. Indigenous: South Africa. Habitat: Rainfall is typically unpredictable. Prolonged droughts often end with severe floods. Only 31 percent of the country, including the Eastern Low Veld and the Drakensberg, has an annual rainfall of more than 600 mm (25 in). Rain falls primarily in summer between October and April.

Idiothele mira Care Guide. Blue-Footed Baboon Tarantula. Revision Date: March 2025 Introduction. Idiothele mira, commonly known as the Blue-Footed Baboon Tarantula, is a small but highly unique fossorial species native to South Africa.This tarantula is instantly recognizable due to its metallic blue tarsi, a rare feature among African tarantulas.

Sep 25, 2022 · Idiothele mira, the Blue Foot Baboon rehouse and care The Blue Foot Baboon from South Africa is one of only 2 Trapdoor Tarantulars the other being the T.sel...

Feb 9, 2018 · The Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) is what could be considered a small and compact old world tarantula. They are solely found in South Africa. It has a very distinct look; notably its striking electric blue “toes”.

May 3, 2018 · Description/How to recognise a blue-footed baboon spider. The Blue-footed baboon spider ranges in length from 20-30mm. The upper surface of the tarsi and metatarsi (the last two segments of the legs) of the Blue-footed baboon spider …

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Idiothele mira (Blue foot baboon Tarantula) These make trapdoors! For sale. Scientific Name: Idiothele mira. Common Name: Blue foot baboon. Type: Old world, fossorial. Endemic Location: Africa. Adult Size: 3-4.5" Diet: Crickets, roaches and mealworms

Feb 27, 2018 · The Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) is what could be considered a small and compact old world tarantula. They are solely found in South Africa. It has a very distinct look; notably its striking electric blue “toes”.