Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Intermediate
Key facts and care guidance for Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) (origin: South Africa, Mozambique). Adult size around body 3–4 cm, leg span 10–13 cm. Life expectancy females 12–15 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Blue foot baboon tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?
25×25×30 cm.
Blue foot baboon tarantula: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 24–29 °C, basking spot No basking spot, at night 21–23 °C.
Blue foot baboon tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not required.
Blue foot baboon tarantula: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: females 12–15 years.
Blue foot baboon tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?
Rather not – it is considered an intermediate species (difficulty: Intermediate).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 24–29 °C
- Night temperature
- 21–23 °C
- Basking spot
- No basking spot
- Humidity
- 60–70 %
- UVB
- Not required
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- 25×25×30 cm
- Substrate
- Coco humus 10–15 cm; it digs a tube with a trapdoor
Feeding
- Food
- House crickets, roaches
- Feeding interval
- adults every 10–14 days
Key facts
- Adult size
- body 3–4 cm, leg span 10–13 cm
- Life expectancy
- females 12–15 years
- Origin
- South Africa, Mozambique
- Protection status
- Not listed under CITES
- Brumation
- None
- Cohabitation
- Keep them strictly singly. Solitary and cannibalistic: two animals in one enclosure regularly end up as one. That applies to animals of the same size too, and even when both are well fed. For breeding, introduce the male under observation and separate them again immediately.
Notes
It builds a genuine trapdoor over its burrow – fascinating to watch. Brilliant blue foot tips. Very fast, and without urticating hairs.
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What you need to start
To keep Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (25×25×30 cm), substrate (Coco humus 10–15 cm; it digs a tube with a trapdoor), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 2 November 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: Wikipedia EN, eu_annex.txt (lokal), home-of-insects.com, ruhrpott-exoten.de, spiderstore.de
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).