Augacephalus breyeri
Gold Blush Baboon
Trey Philips (iNaturalist), CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4.5-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Temperament
reclusive, skittish; lightning-fast if pushed
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Intermediate
Some experience recommended
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72–79°F
(22–26°C)
Humidity Range
50% - 60%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
10x10x12 inches (deep substrate)
🪨 Substrate
Type
dry-to-semi-moist topsoil/sand mix for deep vertical burrows; water dish
Depth
6-7 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
moderate
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
reclusive, skittish; lightning-fast if pushed
Care Guide
A reclusive deep-burrowing baboon — slightly more laid-back than most, but a lightning-fast predator with potent venom and no urticating hairs. Give it at least 15 cm of mostly dry substrate (topsoil/sand) for its ~20 cm vertical burrows, plus a shallow water dish overflowed occasionally for a gradient. Intermediate to advanced keepers, 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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