This is a specific care sheet for Kilimanjaro mustard baboons (Pterinochilus chordatus), for more in this genus see Category:Pterinochilus.
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Known as the Kilimanjaro mustard baboon Tarantula,
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Africa – Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | Three years to mature |
| Adult Size: | 13-15cm |
| Temperament: | Aggressive |
| Urticating Hairs: | No |
| Venom Potency: | Strong |
| Pterinochilus chordatus Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrateshould be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required. |
| Temperature: | Between 25-30°C |
| Humidity: | 55-75% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Pterinochilus chordatus Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Pterinochilus chordatus Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Pterinochilus chordatus | |
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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.
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.
Feeding
They should be fed crickets and silkworms approximately three times a week. Bigger specimans can handle pinkies and small fuzzies.