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This is a generalised care sheet for Baboon Tarantulas, a genus titled (Pterinochilus). For more in this femily see Category:Theraphosidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Pterinochilus.

Baboon Tarantula care sheet Pterinochilus Kilimanjaro mustard baboon Tarantula Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Arachnomorpha Class: Arachnida Subclass: Micrura Order: Araneae Suborder: Opisthothelae Family: Theraphosidae Subfamily: Harpactirinae Genus: Pterinochilus Species   Pterinochilus   Pterinochilus chordatus   Pterinochilus lugardi   Pterinochilus murinus

Pterinochilus is a genus of tarantula spiders from Southern and East Africa, often called baboon spiders. The most common of which is the Orange baboon tarantula (Pterinochilus murinus), along with Kilimanjaro mustard baboon tarantulas (Pterinochilus chordatus) and Fort Hall Baboon TArantulas (Pterinochilus lugardi).

All species in the Pterinochilus genus can be kept under similar conditions; a terrestrial enclosure is ideal as they prefer drier conditions and tend to web close to ground. The tank can be allowed to dry out somewhat although a water dish should be made available. A deep substrate will allow for burrowing but most will fill their container with thick silk and all breed readily in captivity. Pterinochilus are defensive in nature and will assume a threat position without much provocation and some experience should be gained before purchasing.

Breeding Pterinochilus

Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.

The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:

• Preparation for breeding
• Tarantula breeding
• Looking after an egg sac
• Birthing
• Caring for the female
• Caring for the spiderlings

See Also

[+] Tarantulas by species

  Tarantula/Breeding

  Tarantula/Care Sheet

  Tarantula/Frequently Asked Questions