Orange Baboon Tarantula | Pterinochilus murinus

Behavior

• Extremely fast, defensive, and highly territorial.

• Known for building extensive webbing throughout the enclosure.

• Active hunter that will quickly capture prey.

• Not suitable for handling due to speed and defensive temperament.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a single adult

• Substrate: 8–12 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or peat moss for burrowing

• Decor: Cork bark, branches, and hides to anchor webbing

• Humidity: 50–60% (relatively dry species)

• Temperature:

  • Day: 24–28°C

  • Night: 20–22°C

• Lighting: Low light; indirect only

• Ventilation: Good airflow to prevent stagnant conditions

Compatibility

• Must be housed singly; highly aggressive toward other spiders.

• Avoid housing with any other invertebrates.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on live prey:

  • Crickets

  • Roaches

  • Mealworms or superworms

• Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1–2× per week

• Provide a shallow water dish

• Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours

Care Tips

• Avoid handling; species is extremely fast and defensive.

• Provide anchor points for webbing and hides for security.

• Spot-clean regularly and maintain dry substrate conditions.

• Ensure enclosure lid is secure to prevent escapes.

Breeding

• Oviparous; females produce egg sacs containing several hundred eggs.

• Incubation period typically 6–8 weeks depending on temperature and humidity.

• Spiderlings are independent and require small live prey.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, substrate, hides, webbing anchors

• 🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–22°C

• 💧 Humidity: 50–60%

• 🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial/semi-arboreal hunter

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide webbing structure and secure lid

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