Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula 0.25"

Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula

The Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula is a terrestrial species from the Yurimaguas region of Loreto, Peru. Adults display a striking, uniform blue across the legs, carapace (head), and abdomen. Spiderlings do not start out colorful and the blue comes in around 1.5 to 2 inches, while the species only grows to about 3.5 inches in diagonal leg span. This species also has a solid lifespan, with females living an estimated 10 to 15 years while males live 2 to 4 years. It is a calm and forgiving species, and one we recommend for beginner keepers or anyone who wants an easier keeping experience. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.

Why do hobbyists keep the Yurimaguas?

• Striking Blue Coloration: A full-grown Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula is awash in blue from legs to carapace to abdomen, a solid, all-over color that few new world species pull off this consistently.
• Drastic Color Change: This one hatches out a plain, undersaturated color and transforms into that vivid blue as it grows, so raising one from a spiderling means watching the whole look come together molt by molt.
• Docile Temperament: This species is calm and slow to defend itself, making it a relaxed animal to observe and care for day to day.
• Beginner Species: This species is very forgiving in its care for newer keepers who are still learning how to keep spiderlings and tarantulas.
• Uncommon in the Hobby: This is a newly imported locality we are still working to establish in the trade, so it is a genuine find for anyone building a collection of unusual new world species.

How should Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula be kept?

• Adult Size: Spiderlings start around 0.25 inch, and this species is expected to reach about 3.5 inches in diagonal leg span as an adult, so there is real growing ahead and multiple enclosure upgrades along the way.
• Enclosure: At this size, a 4 by 4 by 3 inch enclosure is plenty, with about 1.5 inches of substrate, a small hide, and light clutter for a spiderling that still wants to feel closed in.
• Setup Tips: Include a hide or cork bark piece sized for the animal to disappear into completely. Even though this is a terrestrial species that will dig some of its own retreat, a ready-made hide helps it settle in faster at this size.
• Rehousing: Expect two more moves on the way to adulthood, an 8 by 8 by 5 inch enclosure with 2 to 2.5 inches of substrate, then a 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure with about 3 inches of substrate at the finish. With a medium growth rate, full size takes around 3 to 4 years, and each enclosure tends to last roughly 12 to 16 months.
• Temperature: Keep this species between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, the optimal range for most tropical Peruvian terrestrial species like this one. Cooler temperatures are survivable, but increase the odds of trouble molting and growing, so we recommend staying in this range for the best results. Most keepers do not need any extra heating to hit it.
• Humidity: Never let the substrate dry out completely. This is a tropical species and it likes things a little wetter than most terrestrials, so keep it slightly damp and top it up before it goes dry rather than after.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: At 0.25 inch, prey should measure around 1/16 inch, so pinhead crickets, flightless fruit flies, or pre-killed pieces are the right call here, offered at least once a week.
• Temperament: Calm and unbothered for a terrestrial species this size, it is quick to settle in and rarely shows any defensive behavior.

Are there any additional notes or considerations for Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula?

• Care Expectations: Formal care data on this locality is still thin, so we are basing husbandry on other Peruvian new world terrestrials such as Thrixopelma, which this species closely resembles in habits and habitat.
• Native Range: Named for Yurimaguas, a town in the Loreto region of Peru, within the Amazon basin.
• Captive Bred: All tarantulas at Exotics Unlimited are captive bred.

Frequently asked questions about the Yurimaguas

• Why does this listing say "sp." instead of a species name? The Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula has not yet been formally described and assigned to a genus and species, so for now it carries a trade name tied to Yurimaguas, the Peruvian locality it comes from, inside the broader Theraphosidae family. As the species works its way through formal identification, the name on this listing may be updated to reflect it.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for a Theraphosidae sp. 'Yurimaguas' Tarantula spiderling measuring around 0.25 inch in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. At 0.25 inch, this is about the size the species hatches at, which makes it your cheapest way to collect this species. It is not showing the blue yet, and that is the point: the color starts coming in around 1.5 to 2 inches, so you get to watch it come in and intensify from here.