Pterinochilus lapalala (Gold Dust Baboon Tarantula) 0.75-1"

Pterinochilus lapalala (Gold Dust Baboon Tarantula)

This 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.

Why do hobbyists keep Pterinochilus lapalala?

• Stunning Coloration: A dark base coloration with a gold dusting that catches the light beautifully.
• Rare in the Hobby: Genuinely rare and very limited, a real find for African species collectors.
• Heavy Webber: Builds substantial webbing typical of the genus.

How should Pterinochilus lapalala be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 5 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with deep substrate for burrowing and a hide included.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: 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.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: 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.
• Temperament: 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.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Confirm Before Listing: 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.
• Genuine Rarity: Very limited availability, so don't expect this one to stick around long when it's in stock.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.