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This is a specific care sheet for Kilimanjaro mustard baboons (Pterinochilus chordatus), for more in this genus see Category:Pterinochilus.
Known as the Kilimanjaro mustard baboon Tarantula,
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
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Africa - Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda
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| Class:
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Terrestrial
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| Longevity:
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Three years to mature
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| Adult Size:
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13-15cm
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| Temperament:
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Aggressive
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| Urticating Hairs:
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No
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| Venom Potency:
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Strong
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| Pterinochilus chordatus Housing Requirements
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| Tarantula Housing:
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Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
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| Temperature:
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Between 25-30°C
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| Humidity:
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55-75%
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| Special Requirements:
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No special requirements.
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| Breeding Pterinochilus chordatus Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
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Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
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Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
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Probable sexual cannibalism
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| Pterinochilus chordatus Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Pterinochilus chordatus
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[edit] Introduction
The Mustard Baboon comes from the hot, humid scrublands and hilly terrain of East Africa. This species is similar to its cousin, P.murinus which are a fast, aggressive species and not for beginners. They are obligate burrowers so they should be provided with at least 7 inches of suitable substrate. Mustard baboon tarantulas will make elaborate burrows and tunnels throughout the substrate.
[edit] Housing
A 5 gallon enclosure will be more than sufficient for this spider. Spiderlings can be kept in pill containers and sub adults in deli containers.
[edit] Feeding
They should be fed crickets and silkworms approximately three times a week. Bigger specimans can handle pinkies and small fuzzies.
