This region experiences a temperate climate, with relatively warm weather all year round with high temps that reach 80 F (27 C) in the warmest month with lows of around 59F (15C). That the Golden Brown Baboon Spider lives in a hole that takes it between five to seven years to construct. The H. pulchripes is sexual dimorphic, and the males tend to be much smaller and more leggy than their female counterparts with a much duller coloration. Keep in mind that higher temperatures usually lead to faster metabolisms, so folks keeping their collections in warmer temps will likely experience faster growth. Behavior-wise, slings are quite skittish and incredibly fast. I would remoisten the dirt when I saw the darker band demarking the damp sub getting too low.

The Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon Spider is a terrestrial species that can live just about anywhere. Although this baboon spider has a very laid back attitude. Some folks even prefer to add vermiculite or sand to their mixtures. Generally, if it stops accepting food and becomes more sedentary and lethargic, assume that it’s in premolt. Type species: Augacephalus breyeri, In synonymy: As the spiders dig, they reinforce their burrow walls with webbing, which keeps the tunnels from collapsing. However, for folks who have mastered their basic husbandry and have experience with New World species, the H. pulchripes could make an excellent beginner for those looking to get into Old Worlds. As always, I include a cork bark hide with a starter burrow, some sphagnum moss, and a water dish. This species is incredibly defensive and, as with most old world tarantulas, should not be held. The body is covered with short hairs, with longer hair present on the legs. In the past, the. Thankfully, as this species is easily bred, it has become readily available with slings now commanding between $50-$100 USD. Description: A fairly small baboon spider (length from chelicerae to tip of abdomen: approx. These colour variants are found in different geographical locations, and the colouration is thought to be related to the type of soil present where each variant lives. They are impressive, charismatic animals with little known about their biogeography and ecology. Tarantula Sling Husbandry - A Comprehensive Guide, Keeping Moisture Dependent Tarantula Species, Cerotogyrus darlingi "The Rear-horned Baboon" Care and Husbandry. Take care. On a trip around Southern Africa to discover and document as many local baboon spiders as possible for his book, Author Patrick Gildenhuys had just spent a whole day searching an area for any local species that might be found around a spot in Grahamstown, South Africa. We have a set research protocol that we follow each time a spider is in need. Type species: Harpactirella treleaveni, Transferred to other genera: It’s a good thing that they are more visible from this point on, too, as their juvenile colors are simply stunning. These beautiful spiders are protected by law and may not be killed nor kept as a pet. Harpactirella latithorax (Strand, 1908) → Euathlus vulpinus

Consequently, it is not recommended that hobbyists keep this species without extensive prior experience handling venomous spiders. In these temperatures, this species grows at a medium pace, with mine going from .75″ to about 3″ (1.9 to 7.62-cm) in a year’s time. Three other baboon spiders were seen on the same day, but none with such uniform and striking colouration of the abdomen and cephalothorax. My adult female has been a very prolific webber, covering the majority of her substrate and hide with a thick blanket of white. The carapace has a star-shaped pattern, with a fishbone pattern present on the abdomen. Being a lesser Baboon species, they are a dwarf species and adult females grow no larger than about 6cm. Classification: CAN INFLICT A PAINFUL BITE.

Full Name: Baboon Spider (Family Theraphosidae) Other Names: Bobbejaanspinnekop.