Brazilian Blue (Pterinopelma Sazimai) Slings

Pterinopelma sazimai, also known as “Brazilian blue tarantula” or “Iridescent blue tarantula”, is a gorgeous NEW WORLD tarantula from the Bahia and Minas Gerais regions of Brazil. This is a very colorful blue tarantula that has been smuggled repeatedly to America and Europe and due to its shrinking habitat from deforestation, wildfire, and urban sprawl and farming, this tarantula is now endangered in its native location. Which makes it even more important to make sure you are getting your specimen from a reputable dealer that sells captive bred tarantulas. At first glance they don't look very blue and when they are in premolt, they look almost a grayish black. But right after a molt, you can see the blue hue with bright red setae that is even more apparent once you add a little direct light. This is a truly gorgeous specimen but they can be very skittish and a little defensive, so not the best choice for a beginner tarantula keeper.

The P. sazimai is found in the eastern part of Brazil and is in an environment that is very cool in the winter and very hot in the summer. They experience heavy rainfall as well as long periods of little moisture so they are very adaptable to their environment. They will usually burrow deep when they are looking to escape the heat or find more humidity, so you need to make sure you provide them with a nice depth of substrate. They are quick to throw a threat posture and kick hairs when they feel threatened and are very fast and will usually prefer to dive into their hide before showing any defensive behaviours. This is not a species that I would recommend trying to handle but can be a gorgeous specimen to have on display.

Type: Terrestrial, Opportunistic burrower

Location: Brazil, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Chapada Diamantina

Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 14-16cm

Growth Rate: Medium

Life Expectancy: not enough info yet

Recommended Experience Level: Intermediate