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Difficulty level 8 – very fast and voracious; not recommended for beginners due to its defensive and unpredictable temperament.
Rapid growth; accepts a wide variety of feeder insects in the terrarium.
Shy; requires a medium-sized terrarium.
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Pterinochilus Murinus, also known by the common name "Orange Baboon Tarantula," is a tarantula characterized by unpredictable behavior and rapid, sudden movements, often displayed during times of stress or while feeding. Handling this spider is strongly discouraged; it is a species best suited for experienced keepers rather than beginners.
SIZE: M - about 3,5/4cm, it can reach up to 12 cm
SEX: Not sexed
FOUND IN: Angola, Tanzania, Kenya
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: temperature between 26-28 degrees Celsius during the day and 20-22 degrees Celsius at night, humidity must be around 50 to 60%
DIET: Medium-sized insects (crickets, roaches, worms)
SETUP: Terrarium or faunabox 40x40x40, with a substrate layer of approximately 10 cm (peat or coconut fiber); it is recommended to include a water dish to ensure proper hydration for the tarantula, as well as a natural or artificial shelter where the animal can retreat and rest.
HABITS: terricular and arboreal, varying according to the terrarium setup, also is a rather shy migale
BEHAVIOR: 8 – high, very fast in movement and very aggressive, not recommended for newbies
GROWTH RATE: very high as it is quite voracious and I reach sexual maturity within about 2 years, depending on sex
LIFESPAN: In captivity, females of this species can live up to 14 years, reaching sexual maturity in about 2 to 3 years.
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
12.5 cm pliers made of rigid plastic, easy sanitizes
Ideal for administering live food or removal of residues
RARITA ' - It is not easily found on the market compared to others of the same family
Aggressive level 3 - low, suitable for newbies thanks to the quiet disposition
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RARITY - one of the most beautiful tarantulas in Colombia
Aggression level 4 - aggressive and defensive behavior
Highly sought after variety, which does not tolerate environmental variations; dedicated to the most experienced
Rather voracious, it feeds on a varied diet; as adults they also accept pinky
Difficulty level 3 - low; suitable for beginners
Terrestrial/Opportunistic
Slow growing and easy to care for
Cites B Certificate
Size L Female
One of the most beautiful tarantulas in the Caribbean
Aggression level 5 - aggressive and nervous temperament
Particularly widespread in the Caribbean
Terricolous and medium sized tarantula when adult (18/22 cm)
Aggressiveness level 2 - unpredictable, fast but docile and suitable for beginners
Widespread in various of Trinidad and surrounding areas
Terricola fossoria, with medium growth and small size when adult
Aggressiveness level: 8 - Suitable for experienced terrarium keepers, quite aggressive.
Behavior: Opportunistic, fast-growing, and rapid in movement.
Habitat: Tropical environment, South America.
Aggressive level 5 - character rather nervous but not always aggressive
Widespread in Cuba
Rather voracious, it reaches a size of up to 17 cm
Beautiful tropical tarantula, polychromatic, with very bright colors
Aggression level 5 - medium management, with a defensive temperament if threatened
Origin: near Kerala, India and discovered by Deva Matha College (India)
Big diggers, they need medium humidity and substrate up to about 30 cm high!
Aggressive level 1 - very docile suitable for neophyte
Size S/M - about 0.5 to 2,2 cm and high growth
With vibrant colors and a calm temperament: perfect for beginners!
RARITY - requested and sought after, as well as being a recently appeared tarantula on the market
Aggressiveness level 7 - Nervous and rather aggressive character
Widespread in Panama and other areas of Central America
It is one of the largest tarantulas in all of Central America
RARITA - for newbies and experts
Aggression level 3 - docile but sometimes nervous and quite quick
Arboricola, typical of Martinique and the Amazon rainforest
Needs a height-developed, well-ventilated terrarium
Needed humidity around 80%
Aggressive level 6 - voracious and a little nervous species
Size L - about 5/6 cm and high growth
Tropical Terricular
RARITA ' - one of the most beautiful and valuable tarantulas in the industry
Aggressive level 2 - uncisive and very sociable
Widespread in Africa, particular Island of Socotra
Rather voracious, it feeds quietly with a varied diet based on meal insects;
Aggressive level 2 - quite low
Widespread in the US and Australia
Arboreal spider with features similar to other jumpicides (e.g. phidippus)
Easy breeding in rather small terraces
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