Pterinochilus chordatus
✓ VerifiedKilimanjaro Baboon Tarantula, Usambara Baboon
ChriKo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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°F - 82°F
(22°C - 28°C)
Humidity Range
50% - 65%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Sling
Small vial or 2x2x3"
Juvenile
5x5x5"
Adult
8x8x8"
🪨 Substrate
Type
dry coco fiber or 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
very heavy
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
highly defensive
Care Guide
**Kilimanjaro Baboon Tarantula** — A drier, highland-adapted Pterinochilus from the slopes of Kilimanjaro and surrounding mountain ranges of Tanzania and Kenya. Similar to P. murinus in temperament and care but from a cooler, drier habitat.
⚠️ OLD WORLD SPECIES: No urticating hairs; potent venom; highly defensive. For experienced keepers only.
Keep conditions dry. Room temperature (72-82°F) with full water dish is sufficient — no misting. P. chordatus is a prolific webber and deep burrower. Provides a cork bark hide to build around. Less commonly kept than P. murinus but an interesting addition for keepers who want Pterinochilus diversity.
⚠️ 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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