{"product_id":"pterinochilus-chordatus-killimanjaro-mustard-baboon-tarantula","title":"Pterinochilus chordatus (Killimanjaro Mustard Baboon Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePterinochilus chordatus (Kilimanjaro Mustard Baboon Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kilimanjaro Mustard Baboon comes from the hot, humid scrublands and hilly terrain of East Africa. An uncommon cousin of the popular Orange Baboon Tarantula, this more bronzed, mustard-toned species is every bit as gorgeous, and every bit as fast. Grab this old world tarantula for sale if you want an obligate burrower that builds serious tunnel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Pterinochilus chordatus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bronzed, mustard-toned coloration, an uncommon cousin to the classic Orange Baboon look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e An obligate burrower that builds elaborate burrows and tunnels throughout the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely uncommon East African species not seen nearly as often as its Orange Baboon relative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Pterinochilus chordatus be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 4 to 5 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is an obligate burrower, so provide at least 7 inches of substrate for extensive tunnel building, with a taller enclosure to accommodate that depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 70 to 82 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-55%. Only moisten a portion of the substrate surface, giving the animal room to retreat to drier ground, since this genus can be prone to molting issues if kept overly wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). A hardy, fast eater. Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and defensive, 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm Before Listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your listing's metadata fields (species and endemic location) currently reference P. lugardi rather than P. chordatus, worth correcting so the confirmed data matches the correct species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-Arboreal Tendencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite being fossorial, this species appreciates some height and web anchor points above the substrate surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":52414479761727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75\" Spiderling FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $150","offer_id":51173833015615,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/p.chordatus_ffba40d2-23bd-4a9b-85b3-4e69db447c62.jpg?v=1788278330","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/pterinochilus-chordatus-killimanjaro-mustard-baboon-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}