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Pterinochilus murinus
 

Pterinochilus murinus

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    Common Name: Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT), Orange Bitey Thing, PTerror, Mombasa Golden Starburst Tarantula
    Native Locale: African Continent (Angola, and central, eastern, and southern Africa)
    Category: Terrestrial and Semi-Arboreal, Old World
    Adult Size (DLS):  Females=4-8 inches   Males=3-4 inches
    Lifespan: Females=12-15 years   Males=3-4 years
    Reproduction: Year-round, multiple clutches in a year.
    Growth Rate: Fast
    Temperament:  Extremely defensive and will bite without warning. Should never be held. Very active and fast-moving. Not social/communal, highly defensive.
    Difficulty:  For collectors with extensive experience.

     

    This T is identifiable by a consistent coloration on its abdomen, carapace, and legs. The legs typically have brightly colored rings. The carapace has a star-shaped pattern, with a fishbone pattern present on the abdomen. 

    They are known to make stridulation noises.

    In captivity, as a rule, this T does not dig burrows but prefers artificial shelters, occasionally digging out deepening under the hide. They spin a thick web in and around the shelter. Often, they don't use any given shelters but cover the entire terrarium with a system of tunnels and passages made of thick silk.

    There are currently 5 known color variants of Pterinochilus murinus based on the geographic region. It is thought that the coloration is related to the type of soil present where each variant lives:

    • Brown Colour Form - Tete, Mozambique
    • Dark Colour Form - Botswana/Zimbabwe, Kenya, Kigoma, Mikumi
    • Orange Colour Form - Usambara Mountains Region
    • Red Colour Form - Usambara Mountains Region
    • Typical Colour Form - Kenya, Mozambique

    This T is extremely defensive and will bite without presenting a typical threat display. Its bite is excruciating, but not known to be lethal to humans. However, it is considered medically significant, and thus, it is advised to avoid handling this species. It does not possess urticating hairs.

    The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.  

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