Featherleg Baboon Tarantula (Stromatopelma calceatum) Small
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Featherleg Baboon Tarantula (Stromatopelma calceatum) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Featherleg Baboon Tarantula |
| Scientific Name | Stromatopelma calceatum |
| Origin | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria) |
| Adult Size | 12–15 cm leg span |
| Lifespan | Females: 15–20 years, Males: 3–4 years |
| Activity | Terrestrial / arboreal opportunist; nocturnal predator |
Behavior
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Fast, defensive, and highly nervous; not recommended for handling.
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Can display threat posture with raised front legs and exposed fangs.
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Active hunter, primarily nocturnal, may climb if threatened.
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Feeds aggressively; requires secure enclosure.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for a single adult
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Substrate: 8–12 cm of coconut fiber, soil, or peat moss; slightly moist but well-drained
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Decor: Cork bark, rocks, logs, and hides; provide climbing opportunities
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Humidity: 65–75%
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Temperature:
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Day: 24–28°C
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Night: 20–24°C
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Lighting: Low light; indirect only
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Ventilation: Good airflow essential to prevent mold and maintain health
Compatibility
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Best housed singly due to territorial and aggressive nature.
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Avoid cohabiting with other spiders or small arthropods.
Diet
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Carnivorous: live prey only
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Crickets
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Roaches
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Mealworms / superworms
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Occasional waxworms
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Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1× per week
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Provide shallow water dish
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Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours
Care Tips
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Avoid handling; extremely fast and defensive.
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Maintain proper humidity for molting.
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Provide hides and climbing surfaces.
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Spot-clean regularly; remove mold and waste.
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Secure lid required; very strong and fast climber.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, terrestrial substrate with climbing hides
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🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 65–75%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)
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🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, fast-moving hunter
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⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide secure hides
