The ULTIMATE M. balfouri "Socotra Island Blue Baboon" Care Guide

Almost 13 years in the making, here is my Featured Species care guide on the amazing Monocentropus balfouri or "Blue Island Blue Baboon." I currently have a 12+ year old female living alone and five other females who have been in a communal setup for 9+ years. In this video, I'll discuss the care for single specimens as well as for communal setups.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Theme
00:27 Intro
02:33 Single spider care
03:04 Sling enclosures
03:54 Sling Setups
05:06 Moisture
06:13 Temperatures
06:56 Feeding
07:53 Juveniles
08:28 Juvenile enclosures
09:24 Threat posture
09:38 Adults
09:46 Max size
09:54 Adult enclosures
12:17 Temperament
13:20 Communal Setup
13:42 Housing communal slings
14:15 Slings group feeding
14:34 Enclosure size
15:35 Growth rate
16:14 Feeding
18:12 Rehousing
20:05 Food fight 2025
22:09 Signs your communal is working
24:46 BEST WAY TO START A COMMUNE
26:00 Common Questions
29:10 Enclosures
29:50 Experience
30:20 Final thoughts

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