Description
- Common Name: Neon Blue Leg Tarantula
- Scientific Name: Birupes simoroxigorum
- Locality/Morph: Wild Type
- Sex: Mixed
- Age: Mixed
- Source: Wild Caught
- Native Range: Papua, Indonesia (Cyclops Mountains region)
- Natural Habitat: Tropical rainforest; fossorial, inhabiting burrows in moist soil and leaf litter on the forest floor
- Diet: Carnivorous—small invertebrates such as insects (crickets, roaches, and other arthropods)
- Basking Temperature: Not needed
- Ambient Temperature: 22–25°C (night drop to 20–22°C)
- Average Adult Size: ~15cm leg span
The Neon Blue Leg Tarantula (Birupes simoroxigorum) is a rare, fossorial tarantula species native to Papua, Indonesia. It is known for its striking coloration, particularly the vivid blue legs contrasted against a darker body. As a burrowing species, it spends the majority of its time underground and is rarely seen above the surface.
In captivity, a vertically deep, substrate-heavy enclosure is essential to allow natural burrowing behaviour. A deep layer of moisture-retentive substrate (such as soil or coco fibre) should be provided, along with minimal disturbance to allow the spider to establish a stable burrow. Surface hides can be offered but are often unused once a burrow is constructed.
Humidity should be kept moderate to high (70–80%), with good ventilation to prevent stagnant conditions. The substrate should remain slightly moist but not waterlogged. A small, shallow water dish should be provided at all times.
Temperature should be stable, avoiding excessive heat. This species does not require direct basking but benefits from a consistent, warm ambient environment.
Feeding consists of appropriately sized live insects such as crickets or roaches. Feeding should occur once or twice weekly depending on size, with prey introduced near the burrow entrance. As a shy and reclusive species, it may retreat quickly and feed out of sight.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered in our own heated reptile courier vans. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and when we next have a van in your area, this will usually be a maximum of 2 weeks. You will receive a date and time slot by phone or email, so please ensure you enter these correctly at checkout. Delivery fee for livestock depends on location, prices start at £45. Livestock orders over £500 (+VAT) are delivered free of charge.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple animals are in stock then not all will be pictured, so the photo above may not be exact animal available.
All prices are per individual unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, whilst we try to keep the website as up to date as possible errors may happen, in this situation you will be contacted to arrange a refund/alternative.
Errors can happen with sexing and morph identification. Should this be discovered before leaving us you are entitled to a refund. After the animal leaves us it is the customers responsibility to inform us within 48 hours of the animals arrival. Failing to do so may lose the customers eligibility for a refund.
It is the customers responsibility to have the correct setup available and ready for the animal, if you need any advice please do get in touch. We have the right to request proof of setup at any time, failure to provide an image of an appropriate setup or any image at all, may result in a full order cancellation and refund.
Guarantee for all inverts & amphibians is 24 hours. All other livestock is 48 hours. If issues/concerns are notified upon delivery, then this may be extended. All health related queries will be subject to a full investigation should an issue arise. Failing to provide us with the information we request may void any form of guarantee. If we find reason from the information that its injury or death was caused by negligence or incorrect husbandry then the guarantee may be void. Should death or abnormalities occur then you must inform us as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that an animal passes away please photograph the dead body and freeze until you have heard from us. If death or illness occurs after 7 days, and no health issues were reported, then Ridgeway will not be held responsible.
We have the right to refuse any sale, refund or guarantee at any time if we feel it is necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+, if under this age you must have prior parent permission. If we have any reason to suspect this is not the case we will contact you before the animal is released.
When purchasing an animal from us you automatically agree to these terms of sale.
