Parcells Baboon Tarantula | Harpactira baviana (S) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: Southern Africa
• Natural habitat: dry to seasonally moist terrestrial/fossorial habitat
• Adult size: around 5–6 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females commonly 10+ years
• Difficulty level: Advanced

Temperament & Handling

Fast and defensive Old World species. Not suitable for handling.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 30 × 30 × 30 cm

Temperature: 23–27 °C
Humidity: 55–70%
Substrate: 12–15 cm of compactable substrate

Décor & hides: starter burrow, cork bark and anchor points for webbing

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; avoid consistently wet substrate.

Special Care

Expect heavy webbing and burrowing. Use long tools during maintenance.

Compatibility

Keep singly.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.