Pterinochilus murinus "Usaramba" (OBT, Tarantula) 0.75" FREE AFTER $150 SPENT

Pterinochilus murinus 'Usambara' (Orange Baboon Tarantula)

The Orange Baboon Tarantula is an Old World hobby classic and one of the most iconic tarantulas out there. This Usambara locality features a bright orange body marked with a bold black starburst pattern across the carapace (head) and a fishbone style pattern down the abdomen. Slings start out in more subdued brown tones and build into that signature orange coloration through successive molts. Add this classic old world tarantula for sale to your collection today.

Why do hobbyists keep Pterinochilus murinus?

• Stunning Coloration: A bright orange body set off by a bold black starburst pattern on the carapace and fishbone markings down the abdomen.
• Heavy Webber: One of the most prolific webbers in the hobby, capable of transforming an enclosure into a full network of silk tunnels in a short amount of time.
• Great Feeding Response: An aggressive eater with a strong, fast feeding response that makes feeding time genuinely entertaining to watch.
• Great Display Species: Frequently out and active rather than staying hidden, especially once it has webbed in its enclosure.

How should Pterinochilus murinus be kept?

• Adult Size: Females reach about 4 to 6 inches at full leg span, with males running smaller at around 3 to 4 inches.
• Enclosure: Provide a terrestrial to semi-fossorial setup roughly 3 times the leg span in footprint, with height around 2 times the leg span and enough substrate depth to support tunneling. A secure, locking lid is essential, this species is fast and strong enough to push open weak enclosures.
• Temperature: 75-85°F, reflecting this species' warm East African origin.
• Humidity: Moderate, this species does fine on the drier side with good ventilation and doesn't need much extra moisture beyond an occasional light misting.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). An aggressive eater with a strong feeding response. Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Defensive and fast, will throw a threat posture when disturbed. It carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Secure Enclosure Matters: Given how fast and strong this species is, a locking lid isn't optional. Weak or loosely fitted lids have been known to get pushed open.
• Expect Heavy Webbing: This species will web extensively and quickly, so don't be surprised if the enclosure looks completely transformed within a short time.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.