pterinopelma sazimai - The Brazilian Blue Beauty Tarantula
pterinopelma sazimai - The Brazilian Blue Beauty Tarantula
pterinopelma sazimai - The Brazilian Blue Beauty Tarantula
pterinopelma sazimai - The Brazilian Blue Beauty Tarantula

pterinopelma sazimai - The Brazilian Blue Beauty Tarantula

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Pterinopelma sazimai — The Brazilian Blue Beauty

Pterinopelma sazimai is one of Brazil’s most eye-catching terrestrial tarantulas, famous for its rich metallic blue tones, elegant build, and bold display presence. I love this species because it gives keepers that rare “wow” color while still behaving like a true New World tarantula: a little skittish, sometimes defensive, but absolutely stunning when settled in and grown out.

Special Notices
This is a terrestrial species that appreciates a secure setup with enough substrate to dig, a hide, and good cross ventilation. Keep the substrate slightly moisture-friendly without making it swampy, and allow the tarantula to choose its preferred retreat. For care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos, check out my YouTube channel to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas:

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Care Details
🌡️ Temperature 75–85°F is a solid range. Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often, as long as they are kept safely and consistently.
💧 Humidity Aim for about 75–80% inside the enclosure with good ventilation. Avoid swampy substrate and avoid letting the setup become bone-dry for long periods.
🏠 Housing
Babies Keep babies in a 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation and slightly moisture-friendly substrate. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.
Juveniles Move juveniles into a secure terrestrial enclosure with 2–3x the tarantula’s body size in floor space, enough substrate for digging, and a snug hide.
Adults Adults do well in a terrestrial setup with generous floor space, deeper substrate, a hide, and a water area or lightly moistened section as needed. Keep ventilation steady and avoid overly wet conditions.
General Diet
🍽️ Feeding Crickets + roaches work great, including Dubia, Red Runner, and Lobster roaches. Babies should be offered baby crickets or baby roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it, then remove leftovers or bolus. For super large specimens, a pinky/hopper mouse or feeder lizard can be offered very sparingly as a treat; excess calcium can cause constipation/pooping issues. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein.
In-depth Facts
🕷️ Latin name / Scientific name Pterinopelma sazimai
📛 Common name(s) Brazilian Blue Beauty, Brazilian Blue Tarantula, Sazima’s Tarantula
🌡️ Temperature 75–85°F
💧 Humidity 75–80% with good ventilation; slightly moisture-friendly substrate, not swampy
📍 Locale Brazil
🏷️ Category Terrestrial, opportunistic burrower, moderate webbing around its hide and retreat area
📏 Size Females usually reach about 5–6 inches DLS; males are typically smaller and leggier, around 4–5 inches DLS
🪶 Urticating hairs Yes, this New World species has urticating hairs and may kick them when stressed.
⏳ Growth rate Medium to medium-fast when kept warm and fed consistently
🧭 Life span Females can live around 12–15+ years; males usually live around 3–5 years
🍽️ Feeding Excellent feeder once established. Offer appropriately sized crickets or roaches, and remove uneaten prey or bolus after feeding.
🎯 Recommended levels A beautiful choice for keepers who enjoy colorful New World terrestrials and are comfortable respecting a skittish tarantula that may show attitude when disturbed.
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Safety Disclaimer
Safety Disclaimer: Tarantula bites are extremely rare, and there are no recorded human fatalities. Venom strength varies by species; Old World tarantulas are usually more potent than New World tarantulas, with Poecilotheria known for especially strong venom. Larger tarantulas may also deliver more venom.

If bitten, stay calm. Most symptoms fade within minutes to hours, though potent species may cause discomfort for up to a week. In 13 years, I’ve only been bitten once, and symptoms were gone after one week.

Handling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.