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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Ceratogyrus sanderi (Namibia horned baboon)

Ceratogyrus sanderi or the Namibia horned baboon tarantula can be taken cared just like how C. darlingi is.
Sandy horned baboon tarantula loves to stay on its burrow so make sure that it has a deep substrate around (3-6inches) depends on how big your specimen is, Also, make sure that you try to keep their substrate dry
. This tarantula is very defensive so always treat yours with respect to avoid casualties.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Namibia
Class:Old world 
Growth:Fast Grower. 1 year to reach adult
Adult Size:3-3.5" For male 4-4.5+" for females
Temperament:Very Defensive
Urticating Hairs:No.
Venom Potency:Same as a bee sting
Selenobrachys philippinus Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate (4-5inches) should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature:23-30°C
Humidity:Low 60-70%
Special Requirements:Deep dry substrate for burrowing
Selenobrachys philippinus Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects

Friday, February 8, 2013

Ceratogyrus Marshalli (Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula)



Known as the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula, are great species of tarantula having a horn on its carapace just like Ceratogyrus Darlingi only its horn is straight unlock the darlingi. They are generally an all over brown colour and are known to be aggressive. Respect your tarantulas specially the aggressive ones so that you wont be bitten.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Mozambique and Zimbabwe (East Africa)
Class:Terrestrial Likes to burrow
Longevity:Fast Grower, 2-4years
Adult Size:4-5inches
Temperament:Aggressive Defensive
Urticating Hairs:No.
Venom Potency:More Toxic than most tarantula (Be Carefull)
Ceratogyrus Marshalli Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature:24-28°C
Humidity:About 75%
Special Requirements:No special requirements.
Ceratogyrus Marshalli Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects


Ceratogyrus darlingi (African Rear horned baboon)

Known as the Horned Baboon Tarantula, are great species of tarantula having a horn like bulge on its carapace just like other "Ceratogyrus" tarantulas Like the Ceratogyrus Marshalli. They are generally an all over brown colour and are known to be aggressive. Respect your tarantulas specially the aggressive ones so that you wont be bitten.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Mozambique and Zimbabwe (East Africa)
Class:Terrestrial Likes to burrow
Longevity:Fast Grower, 2-4years
Adult Size:4-5inches
Temperament:Aggressive Defensive
Urticating Hairs:No.
Venom Potency:More Toxic than most tarantula (Be Carefull)
Grammostola pulchripes Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature:24-28°C
Humidity:About 75%
Special Requirements:No special requirements.
Grammostola pulchripes Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects