Gold Blush Baboon
Augacephalus breyeri
Augacephalus • Theraphosidae
Overview
A reclusive deep-burrowing baboon — slightly more laid-back than most, but a lightning-fast predator with potent venom and no urticating hairs. Give it at least 15 cm of mostly dry substrate (topsoil/sand) for its ~20 cm vertical burrows, plus a shallow water dish overflowed occasionally for a gradient. Intermediate to advanced keepers, no handling.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
72-79°F
Humidity
50-60%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: —
Quick Stats
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
4.5-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique)
Temperament
reclusive, skittish; lightning-fast if pushed
Behavior
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