Pterinochilus lugardi
✓ VerifiedFort Hall Baboon Tarantula, Lugardi Baboon
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
highly defensive
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–82°F
(22–28°C)
Humidity Range
50% - 65%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial
Juvenile
5x5x5"
Adult
8x8x8"
🪨 Substrate
Type
dry coco fiber or sandy topsoil
Depth
4-5 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 4-5 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 1-2 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
highly defensive
Care Guide
**Fort Hall Baboon Tarantula** — Named after Fort Hall (modern Murang'a) in Kenya. A brown/tan Pterinochilus with the typical genus attitude: fast, defensive, and web-crazy. Less flamboyant in coloration than P. murinus but equally fierce.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; potent venom. For experienced keepers only.
Dry conditions identical to P. murinus. A prolific webber and tunnel builder. Less commonly kept than its orange cousin but increasingly available from captive breeding. Good for keepers wanting to explore Pterinochilus diversity beyond the classic OBT.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species does not have urticating hairs (Old World species).
Venom Potency
⚠️ WARNING: This species has medically significant venom. Bites can cause severe pain and systemic effects. Only for experienced keepers. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.
Species Statistics
0
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Advanced
Care Level
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