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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
Breeding difficulty: DIFFICULT
Complete BIOACTIVE kit for the breeding of a giant tarantula of the genus Theraphosa
Live food set and heating mat included with various tarantula pairings, including goliath tarantula!
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RARITY - Not as easily found on the market as it once was.
Aggression Level 1 - Particularly fast and non-aggressive, easy to handle.
Frequent in Guyana and other areas of South and Central America.
Arboreal tarantula, fast growing, with an average lifespan of about 12 years for females and 4-5 years for males.
Aggression level 2 - docile but very fast and unpredictable
Size s - about 2 and medium growth
Terricular with ditching habits
RARITY - Much sought after by breeders for its particular color
Aggressiveness level 5 - Medium, as it is slightly unpredictable in behavior
Widespread in the various tropical areas of the Peruvian tropical forest
Fast growing nocturnal terricolous tarantula lives up to 7-10 years (females) and 4-5 males
maintenance difficulty 2 - suitable for newbies
Opportunistic Tarantula, it is mainly found in Mexico and arid plains
fast growing and extremely voracious at any size
Aggressive level 2 - rather docile although it can present a defensive character if stressed
Widespread in East Africa
Tarantola ditch, also suitable for newbies
Aggressive level 2 - suitable for newbies and very docile
Terrestrial, typically found in south Brazil
Average and fairly long-lived growth
SIZE M FEMALE, EXTREMELY RARE IN THE HOBBY
RARITY - Morph of a wolf spider, with a white color all over the body
Aggressiveness level 2 - Easy to manage, requires small and medium sized terrariums
Widespread in various areas of North America
Create a thick web inside the terrarium, quite voracious
RARITY - Very rare on the European market, with great beauty!
Aggressiveness level 9 - suitable for experts
Widespread in a restricted area from Panama to Venezuela
Terrestrial tarantula, medium growth and size
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 8 - very fast and very aggressive if threatened
Size S - about 2,5 cm and very fast growth
Arboricola, requires a tropical terrarium
Aggressive level 2 - suitable for newbies and very docile
Terrestrial, typically found in south Brazil
Average and fairly long-lived growth
Size M specimen
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