{"product_id":"stromatopelma-calceatum-featherleg-tarantula","title":"Stromatopelma Calceatum - Featherleg Tarantula (Sling)","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"222\" data-start=\"165\"\u003eStromatopelma calceatum (Featherleg Baboon Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"224\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"259\" data-start=\"228\"\u003eFeatherleg Baboon Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iconic \u003cstrong data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"273\"\u003eold-world arboreal species\u003c\/strong\u003e reserved for experienced keepers. Known for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"433\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eghostly white leg striping, lightning speed, and highly defensive temperament\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"435\"\u003eStromatopelma calceatum\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an actual high-risk, high-reward keeping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eThis species builds dense web tunnels high in its enclosure and prefers to remain hidden until nightfall. When feeding, it delivers \u003cstrong data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"653\"\u003eexplosive ambush strikes, making\u003c\/strong\u003e it a thrilling—if nerve-wracking—addition to an advanced collection. Hardy once established, it rewards confident keepers who respect its speed and venom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"899\"\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serious tarantula enthusiasts and collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"269\"\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eAdvanced \/ Expert Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-end=\"387\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eextremely fast, highly defensive, and venomous\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not suitable for beginners or casual keepers. Strictly a \u003cstrong data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"446\"\u003elook-don't-touch\u003c\/strong\u003e tarantula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"482\" data-start=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"484\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"488\"\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"510\"\u003eA true arboreal species that requires vertical space and absolute enclosure security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eTall, well-ventilated arboreal enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eSecure, escape-proof design is critical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"692\"\u003eVertical cork bark tube or deep hide (essential)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"745\"\u003ePlenty of anchor points for webbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"806\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"807\"\u003eSubstrate helps regulate humidity but is not used for burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eDepth: ±5–7 cm (2–3 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"907\"\u003eSlightly moist, never wet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eAdd leaf litter or moss to retain humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"983\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003eStable conditions are key for long-term success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003e23–27°C (74–80°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1110\"\u003eHumidity: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003e65–75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eLight misting only—avoid soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eGood airflow to prevent stagnant moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eAn aggressive, ambush-style feeder with lightning-fast strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eDiet: Crickets, roaches, mealworms, occasional locusts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1364\"\u003eSpiderlings: Feed \u003cstrong data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e2–3× per week\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eJuveniles: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1425\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003eWeekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eAdults: Every \u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1470\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1544\" data-start=\"1497\"\u003eNot a handling species under any circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eExtremely fast and defensive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003eMedically significant old-world venom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003eWill bolt or strike when disturbed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eMaintenance should be planned and minimal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1716\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1743\"\u003ePrimarily nocturnal and reclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1781\"\u003eBuilds dense web tunnels and elevated hideouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003eOften hidden during the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003eMost visible during feeding or late-night activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1946\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003eLifespan \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003eAdult size: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1961\"\u003e12–15 cm (5–6 inches) leg span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eFemales: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2022\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2027\"\u003eMales: \u003cstrong data-end=\"2047\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2084\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eImportant Care Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2141\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003eAlways assume \u003cstrong data-end=\"2139\" data-start=\"2101\"\u003eescape attempts during maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2144\"\u003eUse long tools and work calmly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2216\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003eNever open an enclosure without a plan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003eBest left undisturbed once settled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credit: \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSimon Tonge, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawsome Pals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51997118103851,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7962\/7819\/files\/1_7e23bd5a-db5d-4676-92b8-311b45616358.jpg?v=1769508865","url":"https:\/\/pawsomepals.co.za\/products\/stromatopelma-calceatum-featherleg-tarantula","provider":"Pawsome Pals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}