Usumbar Highland Baboon Spider

  • Common Group: TARANTULAS & SPIDERS
  • Common Name: Usumbar Highland Baboon Spider
  • Scientific Name: Pterinochilus sp.
  • Distribution: Africa
  • Size: 5" - 7"

Natural habitat

This species inhabits scrubland and arid woodland habitats - they are also VENOMOUS!! When captive, adults require a 5 gallon enclosure.

Behavior

Quick, aggressive, and VENOMOUS.

Captive environment

Provide dark hiding places for this species. Likes humid burrow (plastic cup with top hole/moist moss). Change moist moss every 4-5 days.

Temperature

Maintain day temperature range between 78-84 degrees F. Maintain night temperature range between 75-78 degrees F.

Humidity

This species requires moderate levels of humidity.

Water requirements

Use a small shallow bowl with saturated cotton or similar.

Nutritional requirements

This species is a carnivore (meat eater). Eats various insects and meal worms. Also feeds on small mammals such as pink baby mice.