Hercules Baboon Tarantula | Hysterocrates hercules (Med) 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: West Africa, including Benin, Ghana, Cameroon and Niger
• Natural habitat: humid tropical ground habitat; deep fossorial burrows
• Adult size: about 7–8 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females commonly 10–15+ years
• Difficulty level: Advanced

Temperament & Handling

Powerful, defensive Old World tarantula. Fast and not suitable for handling.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 30 × 30 × 35 cm with deep substrate

Temperature: 25–29 °C
Humidity: 75–80%
Substrate: 15–20+ cm of moist compactable substrate

Décor & hides: cork bark at substrate level; allow the spider to construct its own burrow

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; keep a portion of the substrate moist.

Special Care

Deep substrate is essential. Disturb the burrow as little as possible.

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.