Augacephalus ezendami
Augacephalus • Theraphosidae
**Mozambique Horned Baboon Tarantula** — A striking African fossorial with a pronounced foveal horn on the carapace, similar to Ceratogyrus. The richer brown-red coloration and distinct range separate it from Ceratogyrus species.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; potent venom; defensive. For experienced keepers.
Keep dry with a water dish. Provide deep, compactable substrate for burrowing. A slow grower that may fast for extended periods — this is normal. Less commonly kept than Ceratogyrus but increasingly available from captive breeding. An interesting conversation piece with its distinctive horn morphology.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
50-65%
Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
Mozambique, Tanzania
Temperament
defensive
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