How long do OBT tarantulas live?
The OBT comes from the central and southern areas of Africa and is known to be found in Angola, Burundi, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe just to name a few countries. Females of this species can live up to 15 years and grow to almost 6in in size.
How fast do orange baboon tarantulas grow?
Growth Rate: The growth rate of this specie is fast. I purchased this tarantula as a spiderling of 1/2″ in size. After the first year she had grown to three inch (3″). With constant feeding and with temperatures in the low to 80’s, it reached a size of four inches (4″) within two years.
How aggressive is a Orange Baboon Tarantula?
The name translates to orange baboon tarantula but is also known as the Mombasa Golden Starburst tarantula. This species is highly aggressive and should not be held. It will bite and while not serious, the bite can be exceptionally painful. Females can grow up to 6 inches, while males are smaller at around 4 inches.
Do OBT like dry substrate?
They prefer bone dry substrate and enough substrate in which to dig, and they are generally recognized as being near indestructible.
Do OBT slings burrow?
Burrowing is normal behavior with many species of slings, including some arboreals. After all, if you begin keeping tarantulas as a hobby, you are likely to experience this behavior at some point or another.
What does OBT mean in tarantula?
Among those who keep tarantulas as pets Pterinochilus murinus is known as “OBT”, which means “orange baboon tarantula” or “orange bitey thing” and also as the “pterror”, a pun on its Latin genus classification: Pterinochilus.
Why are Old World tarantulas more aggressive?
Some species have more effective urticating bristles than others. Old World tarantulas have no urticating bristles and are more likely to attack when disturbed. They often have more potent, medically significant venom, and are faster and much more nervous and defensive than New World species.
Do OBT Burantulas burrow?
The Orange Baboon spider is quite a large spider. With males ranging 3-4 inches and females 4-6 inches they are not a force to be reckoned with. The OBT can have a broken flower pot or a log as a hiding spot. But it isn’t necessary as they can make their own through the form of webbing and or burrowing.
What kind of spider is the P murinus?
The P. murinus is a gorgeous and amazing species of tarantula that I personally believe is a great addition to any collection. That being said, it’s notoriety as a vicious, unpredictable speed demon is well deserved, meaning that this is a species not to be trifled with.
Is the Pterinochilus murinus dangerous to humans?
The Pterinochilus murinus bite is not as deadly to humans as it is to their prey. However, they appear to be essentially important and are not considered a good option for beginners. These spiders are also not suggested to be kept at home due to their fast and aggressive behavior.
Where does Pterinochilus murinus Pocock live in Africa?
Pterinochilus murinus Pocock originally described Pterinochilus murinus, also known as Usambara baboon, Mombasa golden starburst tarantula, Tree Baboon Spider, or Orange baboon tarantula in 1897. They are present on Zanzibar Island and in different parts of Africa.
What kind of substrate to use for pter murinus?
Substrate: three inches of substrate in vial, deli cup for spiderlings, and four inches (4″) in a terrarium for sub-adult to adult. (I use a mixture of peat moss, vermiculite, coconut fiber and dirt for firmness, as the substrate).