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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate–Advanced
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Opportunistic Fossorial
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches
- Temperament
- Bold and commanding. A high-impact display species best appreciated with proper respect and distance.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Pterinochilus murinus
- Common Name
- Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT)
- World Type
- Old World
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Origin
- East and Central Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique)
- 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
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.
Listing details
Pterinochilus murinus - Unsexed - Orange Baboon Tarantula
Pterinochilus murinus, is an old-world tarantula that was first described in 1897. This species is found on the African continent, in Angola, as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa. It is a member of the subfamily Harpactirinae, baboon spiders. Among those who keep tarantulas as pets Pterinochilus murinus is known as "OBT," which means "orange baboon tarantula" or "orange bitey thing" and also as the "pterror," a pun on its Latin genus classification: Pterinochilus. These nicknames reference a particular orange color form that is prized in the hobby for its beauty and confrontational personality. It is also known as the Mombasa golden starburst tarantula.
Care guidance
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.