Lake Malawi Horned Baboon
Ceratogyrus meridionalis
Ceratogyrus • Theraphosidae
Overview
A horned baboon and an active architect, not a 'pet hole' — give an adult ~8 inches of substrate for its deep burrows. Fast and defensive with potent venom (painful bites with swelling and cramping reported); no urticating hairs. Keep a humidity gradient by overflowing one corner of the water dish; warm temps. Advanced keepers only, no handling.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-82°F
Humidity
55-70%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: —
Quick Stats
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
5-6 inches
Growth Rate
medium-fast
Native Region
Malawi, Mozambique
Temperament
very fast, defensive; obligate burrower
Behavior
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