Birupes Simoroxigorum (Borean Neon-Blue Leg Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Birupes Simoroxigorum

Name Pronunciation: Birupes (bee-ROO-peez) Simoroxigorum (SEE-mo-ROX-ee-GORE-um)

Common Name: Borean Neon Blue Leg

Name Meaning:  Birupes Derived from "biru" (the Malay word for blue) and "pes" (the Latin word for foot/leg). Simoroxigorum is a creative patronym and portmanteau that combines the names of Simon, Roxanne, and Igor—the children of the three European collectors who originally provided the specimens.

Type: Fossoreal 

Experience level: Intermediate-Advanced 

Life Expectancy: Females live 12-15 years; Males live 3-4 years

Size: 5-6” (13-15cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Natural Habitat: Malaysia, Borneo

Housing Needs: Deep substrate (minimum 5”) to allow deep burrowing. A water bowl and a starter burrow is recommended.

Temperature: 70°–85°F (21°–29°C)

Humidity: Tropical 

Temperament: defensive, skittish 

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