Pterinochilus murinus - Unsexed - Orange Baboon Tarantula

UNSEXED

$44.99

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0.5”

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Pterinochilus murinus
Common Name: Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT)
World Type: Old World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Opportunistic Fossorial
Temperament: Bold and commanding. A high-impact display species best appreciated with proper respect and distance.
Adult Size: 5–6 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
Origin: East and Central Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique)
Keeper Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Habitat: Dry savannah, thornbush scrubland, rocky outcroppings
Display Appeal: Very High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: Africa

Adult size: 5–6 inches

Keeper level: Advanced

Terrestrial / Fossorial — savanna / arid scrubland

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–82°F and 50–65% humidity. Provide dry substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Pterinochilus murinus — commonly known as the Orange Baboon Tarantula — is a Old World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Africa. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F with 50–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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