{"id":194087,"date":"2026-03-15T14:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/birupes-simoroxigorum\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T07:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T05:00:28","slug":"birupes-simoroxigorum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/birupes-simoroxigorum\/","title":{"rendered":"Birupes simoroxigorum"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #99cc33\">Birupes simoroxigorum &#8211; Fascinating rainforest tarantula<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Birupes simoroxigorum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">  is one of the most spectacular tarantulas to have entered the terrarium hobby in recent years. The species was first   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Scientifically described in 2019<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and even forms its own genus &#8211; <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Birupes<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. To date, it is the only known species of this genus.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Their natural habitat is in the tropical <\/span><span class=\"s1\">tropical rainforests of Sarawak on Borneo (Malaysia)<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. There it lives in warm, damp forests and uses loose soil, rotten wood or tree hollows as retreats.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">This species became particularly famous for its <\/span><span class=\"s1\">intensely shining, metallic blue legs<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. These contrast strongly with the dark body and make the spider one of the most striking tarantulas in terms of color.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Adult animals reach a <\/span><span class=\"s1\">leg span of about 12-13 cm<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. Females usually appear more robustly built, while males remain slimmer and have longer legs.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The behavior of this species is typical of many <\/span><span class=\"s1\">old-world tarantulas<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. She owns  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">No stinging hairs<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  and instead relies on speed and defensive behavior. When disturbed, it usually retreats to its hiding place in a flash or displays a threatening posture. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Needed in the terrarium <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Birupes simoroxigorum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">  a setup that corresponds to their natural behavior. A tank with   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">deep substrate layer<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  allows the creation of living tubes. At the same time   <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Branches or pieces of cork<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  be present, as the species sometimes also uses elevated retreats. In the wild, it lives in hiding places on the ground as well as caves in wood or tree crevices. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The <\/span><span class=\"s1\">temperatures<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> can be between <\/span><span class=\"s1\">21 \u00b0C and 26 \u00b0C<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  lie. One  <\/span><span class=\"s1\">medium to slightly increased humidity<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> ensures stable conditions, at the same time the terrarium should be well ventilated.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The species is fed with <\/span><span class=\"s1\">feeder insects<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  such as crickets, cockroaches or other suitable prey. Young animals eat more frequently, while adults usually eat every one to two weeks. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Due to its rarity, spectacular color and interesting behavior <\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Birupes simoroxigorum<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> is one of the most sought-after tarantulas in the terrarium hobby today. <\/span><span class=\"s2\">With its bright blue legs, this species is without doubt one of the most visually <\/span><span class=\"s1\">most visually impressive tarantulas in the world<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> and is a real highlight in any collection.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Birupes simoroxigorum &#8211; Fascinating rainforest tarantula Birupes simoroxigorum is one of the most spectacular tarantulas to have entered the terrarium hobby in recent years. The species was first Scientifically described in 2019 and even forms its own genus &#8211; Birupes. To date, it is the only known species of this genus. 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