{"product_id":"pterinochilus-lapalala-gold-dust-baboon-tarantula-0-5","title":"Pterinochilus lapalala (Gold Dust Baboon Tarantula) 0.5\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePterinochilus lapalala (Gold Dust Baboon Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis amazing African species features a striking dark coloration with a \"gold dusting\" that catches the light beautifully. This species is genuinely rare and very limited, a great choice if you want a new African species to be the star of your collection. Grab this old world tarantula for sale while it's available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Pterinochilus lapalala?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark base coloration with a gold dusting that catches the light beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely rare and very limited, a real find for African species collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds substantial webbing typical of the genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Pterinochilus lapalala be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 5 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with deep substrate for burrowing and a hide included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.\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). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. murinus rather than P. lapalala, worth correcting so the confirmed data matches the right species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very limited availability, so don't expect this one to stick around long when it's in stock.\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 USA","offers":[{"title":"0.5\" Spiderling","offer_id":55257922437439,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/products\/481f4e_925b31e70d184548a51d32ce357237dd_mv2.jpg?v=1743788448","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/pterinochilus-lapalala-gold-dust-baboon-tarantula-0-5","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}