Defining Characteristics:
- This species is one of the few theraphisids that the females have a strong maternal instinct. They not only protect their young, which are more than happy to stay in a colony with the mother, the mother M. balfouri will actually bring meals to her young.
- One of the few tarantula species observed in the wild to live communally, a family group of this species would be a fun undertaking for an experienced keeper.
- One of the best webbers in the tarantula family, these fossorial beauties will readily turn their enclosure into an elaborate maze of webs.
- An old world tarantula, this species is noted to have fairly strong venom and extra care should be taken to avoid bites. It is for this reason that we do not recommend these for inexperienced keepers.
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Size: At time of sale these spiders are at least 1.5”. As adults they range from 4"-6", and grow at a medium rate for tarantulas.
Age: At least 1 year at time of sale. This species has been documented to live 10-15+ years if females, while males average about a 3-4 year life span.
Coloration/Patterning: Babies are an almost steel gray color with dark legs. As they age, this turns into a more creamy greige base coloration with dark blue legs.