Pterinochilus murinus 'Usambara' (Orange Baboon Tarantula)

Pterinochilus murinus (Orange Baboon Tarantula) "Usambara" 

The Orange Baboon Tarantula, Pterinochilus murinus, is an Old World hobby classic and one of the most iconic tarantulas in the hobby today. This RCF Usambara locality features a rich rusty red to deep orange coloration across the carapace, legs, and abdomen, with adults showing the saturated red tones the Usambara mountain variant is prized for. Slings start out in more subdued brown tones and develop their signature red coloration through successive molts. They are fast, defensive, and prolific webbers that will completely transform their enclosure into a network of silk tunnels and dense webbing. Feeding time is a show. These are aggressive eaters with a strong feeding response. Grab this fantastic Old World tarantula for sale today.

Why hobbyists keep Pterinochilus murinus:

• Stunning Coloration: Rich rusty red to deep orange across the carapace, legs, and abdomen. The Usambara Red Color Form is one of the most sought-after color localities in the hobby.
• Heavy Webbing: Prolific webbers that will completely transform their enclosure into a network of silk tunnels and dense webbing sheets.
• Bold Feeder: Aggressive eaters with a strong feeding response. Feeding time is one of the best shows in the hobby.
• Hobby Favorite: A hobby classic that has been a staple in the hobby for decades, prized for its color, personality, and price point.

Care Overview

• Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with 4 to 6 inches of substrate, a hide, and a shallow water dish. A secure locking lid is required.
• Temperature: Naturally this species experiences 70 to 85 degrees F in its native range, but does fine in our facility year round, which is 65 to 75 degrees F (room temperatures found in most homes). Stable room temperature is more important than hitting an exact number.
• Humidity: 70 to 80 percent. Use the soil to regulate humidity. Never let the soil dry out, and always provide a water dish. Do not soak the substrate down (a common misconception with tropical species).
• Diet: Feed appropriately sized insects once a week, no larger than the length of the tarantula's carapace (head).
• Temperament: Defensive and fast. Will throw a threat posture when disturbed. Not a beginner species.

Additional Notes

• All animals are captive bred. No exceptions.
• Old World Species: Pterinochilus murinus is an Old World tarantula from East Africa with potent venom. Recommended for experienced keepers, not a beginner species. These are fast, defensive, and will not hesitate to throw a threat posture when disturbed.
• Enclosure Note: A secure locking lid is required. These tarantulas are fast, strong, and known to push open weak enclosures.
• Locality: RCF (Red Color Form) Usambara is a specific mountain locality from the Usambara range in Tanzania, prized for its deep red coloration.
• Add this classic Old World tarantula for sale to your collection today!

Listing Notes

• Unsexed