Eucratoscelus pachypus
Stout Leg Baboon
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
slow-medium
Temperament
calmer than most baboons; defensive if pushed
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75–82°F
(24–28°C)
Humidity Range
55% - 65%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
10x10x12 inches (deep substrate)
🪨 Substrate
Type
mostly dry coco/soil with a moisture gradient at burrow bottom; water dish
Depth
5-7 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
light
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
calmer than most baboons; defensive if pushed
Care Guide
Instantly recognizable by its massively thickened, velvety back legs, which it uses as living shovels to dig deep burrows. From arid Tanzania — keep mostly dry with a deep substrate and a water dish, overflowing it occasionally for a moisture gradient at the burrow bottom. Generally calmer than other baboons but still an Old World species: no urticating hairs, potent venom, no handling.
⚠️ 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
Intermediate
Care Level
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