Augacephalus ezendami
✓ VerifiedMozambique Horned Baboon Tarantula, Ezendami Horned Baboon
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
slow
Temperament
defensive
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Advanced
Experienced keepers only
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
75°F - 85°F
(24°C - 29°C)
Humidity Range
50% - 65%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial with deep substrate
Juvenile
5x5x6"
Adult
8x8x8" with 5" substrate
🪨 Substrate
Type
dry coco fiber or topsoil, compactable
Depth
5-6 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Sling
Every 5-7 days
Juvenile
Once per week
Adult
Every 2-3 weeks
Prey Size
Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
defensive
Care Guide
**Mozambique Horned Baboon Tarantula** — A striking African fossorial with a pronounced foveal horn on the carapace, similar to Ceratogyrus. The richer brown-red coloration and distinct range separate it from Ceratogyrus species.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; potent venom; defensive. For experienced keepers.
Keep dry with a water dish. Provide deep, compactable substrate for burrowing. A slow grower that may fast for extended periods — this is normal. Less commonly kept than Ceratogyrus but increasingly available from captive breeding. An interesting conversation piece with its distinctive horn morphology.
⚠️ 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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