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Obt spider

I show you how I feed, set up and keep my Orange Baboon Tarantula from a spiderling to an adult. I also give you some background information about the Pterinochilus murinus. This T is famous for its bright orange color and notoriously grumpy attitude. Females of this species can live up to 15 years and grow to almost 6in in size. Males usually only live about 4 years and are smaller in size. This T is known to be very defensive and quick to show a threat posture and even slap the ground if it is disturbed. It is important to mention that most prefer to flee before actually biting and this species is extremely fast, especially when young. They are known to teleport, or move so fast your eyes can barely even keep up with their movement. This is not a species that you should try to attempt to handle as their venom is medically significant and can be extremely painful, though no real in depth scientific research has been done yet on the effects of their venom on the human body. Being an old world tarantula, this species does not have urticating hairs and relies mainly on its powerful venom for defense. The husbandry for this species is very simple though you should always be alert when rehousing and have a catch cup handy. They are a hardy and easy to care for tarantula. As they grow larger I move them into acrylic enclosures with a least 2 in of substrate and 3x their leg span in width and height.

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The Orange baboon tarantula is a bright-colored spider from Africa. With its bold orange look, many people want one as a pet! But remember, this spider can be a bit feisty. Read on to find out exciting details about this vibrant creature! Yes, Orange Baboon Tarantulas have venom. They use it to capture their food. This tarantula plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by controlling the population of its prey, such as grasshoppers and crickets.

Obt spider

Today, I want to share my experience and knowledge of one of the most visually striking tarantulas in my collection: the Orange Baboon Tarantula, also known as OBT or Pterinochilus murinus. Despite its bright appearance and intriguing behavior, this spider is not recommended for beginners due to its defensiveness and speed. But for seasoned keepers, the OBT can be an exciting challenge. I find a gallon tank is more than enough.

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However for pricing convenience, this is a personal rule of thumb, obviously this varies on the species of tarantula. The orange baboon tarantula is very defensive, and will bite immediately if provoked. If you choose a freebie you do not qualify for, you may not receive one at all, so please be sure to choose an appropriate freebie. Among those who keep tarantulas as pets, Pterinochilus murinus is known as "OBT", acronym which stands for "orange baboon tarantula" or "orange bitey thing", [3] and also as the "pterror", a pun on its Latin genus classification of Pterinochilus. Continue shopping. The bite of this species, while not serious, is extremely painful. The bright orange color this tarantula displays is not seen in many other species, making it a showpiece for any collector. Along with the attitude comes beauty though. In Tarantula life cycle, there is only eggs, spider-ling and adult. I keep the substrate dry but I am sure to always keep the water dish full so it has water available should it ever need a drink. They have stronger than average venom. Water dish is not necessary. These spiders build a tunnel shaped web and as adults should be provided around 2 - 3 inches of substrate.

It is a beautiful looking tarantula but is renowned for its aggressive nature.

We ship one freebie per shipment. The husbandry for this species is very simple though you should always be alert when rehousing and have a catch cup handy. Login Create Account. This is not a species that you should try to attempt to handle as their venom is medically significant and can be extremely painful, though no real in depth scientific research has been done yet on the effects of their venom on the human body. This species is found on the African continent, in Angola, as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa. Mature Male. This species is incredibly defensive and, as with most old world tarantulas, should not be held. It is also known as the Mombasa golden starburst tarantula. A water dish is optional, as they tend to web around it. But I am always cautious and mindful when dealing with her because I know that her personality could change at any time and I do not want to risk her escaping or trying to bite me. Juveniles in a 32oz or a 6 inch enclosure, and adults would thrive in a 12 inch enclosure. Read Edit View history. Along with the attitude comes beauty though. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. In Tarantula life cycle, there is only eggs, spider-ling and adult.