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Post by Eatmice2010 on Aug 15, 2013 16:06:17 GMT -5
Common name | Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT) | Subfamily | Harpactirinae | Genus | Pterinochilus | Species | murinus | Country | in Angola, as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa. | Tarantula world | Old world |
Habitat | Grasslands, under rocks, and in dry wooded areas. | Temperament | Can be semi-aggressive, defensive, or highly aggressive | Growth size | fast, this species can reach 4"-6". | Handling | Highly discourage any one. | Temperature | 70-90 degrees F. | Humidity | Dry | Enclosure | A 5-10 gallon is a good enclosure. They will need water and hiding spots. You can be creative and put plants and other decor as long as it doesn't hurt him/her. | Substrate | 2"-3" of Eco Earth or Peat Moss, you may make a mix of Vermiculite and Peat Moss (75/25). Avoid any Evergreen woods (Cypress, Reptile Bark) inside of the enclosure. Evergreen contain natural insecticidal oils that can harm your Tarantula if exposed long enough. Also keep in mind that this species likes bone dry substrate. |
Diet | Crickets, meal worms, wax worms, giant worms, Blaptica dubia or Blatta lateralis roaches. Please do not offer wild caught prey, as it may contain pesticides which can harm your Tarantula.
| Water | Make sure to offer a water bowl, the size should be half the size of the species. Do not use any sponges, cotton balls or paper towel or water crystals inside of water bowl, just clean water. Small rocks may be added. Cleaning the water bowl once a week or when you feel it is necessary. Crickets or roaches may end up dead in the water, in which case you should clean it right away. Spiderlings are too small to have a water bowl, misting one side of the enclosure wall 1-2 times a week, should be plenty enough. | Life span | I estimate 20-30 years. | Maturity Female | 1 year and under. | Maturity Male/ Tibial Apophysis | 1 year and under/ Unknown. |
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