Tarantula Meeting

The Monocentropus balfouri known commonly in the hobby as the Socotra Island Blue Baboon was described by Pocock in 1897 and is an Old World Terrestrial species that is native to the island of Socotra about 150 miles east of the horn of Africa. This area has a tropical to semi desert climate with fairly moderate temperatures and rainfall. Being from this island and secluded, this species has evolved in ways unlike other tarantulas. First they have a very identifiable color pattern that makes them very recognizable. Also they are known as the most communal tarantula in the hobby as they have naturally evolved into living in close quarters in their natural habitat. video credit to:Kristián Bartoš