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Fort Hall Baboon Tarantula

Pterinochilus lugardi

PterinochilusTheraphosidae

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Overview

**Fort Hall Baboon Tarantula** — Named after Fort Hall (modern Murang'a) in Kenya. A brown/tan Pterinochilus with the typical genus attitude: fast, defensive, and web-crazy. Less flamboyant in coloration than P. murinus but equally fierce.

⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; potent venom. For experienced keepers only.

Dry conditions identical to P. murinus. A prolific webber and tunnel builder. Less commonly kept than its orange cousin but increasingly available from captive breeding. Good for keepers wanting to explore Pterinochilus diversity beyond the classic OBT.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

72-82°F

Humidity

50-65%

Enclosure Sizes

Sling:Small vial
Juvenile:5x5x5"
Adult:8x8x8"

Substrate

Type:dry coco fiber or sandy topsoil
Depth:4-5 inches

Feeding Schedule

Sling:Every 4-5 days
Juvenile:Once per week
Adult:Every 1-2 weeks

Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)

Quick Stats

Type

fossorial

Adult Size

4-5 inches

Growth Rate

medium

Native Region

East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia)

Temperament

highly defensive

Behavior

Webbingheavy
BurrowingYes
Water DishRequired

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