{"product_id":"pterinochilus-lugardi-s","title":"Dodoma Baboon Tarantula (S) | Pterinochilus lugardi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePterinochilus lugardi, also sold as the Grey Starburst or Tanzanian Blonde Baboon, is a pale African burrowing tarantula with a darker carapace pattern. Adults generally reach around 10–13 cm leg span.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEastern and southern Africa. Dodoma is a hobby common name and does not guarantee the locality of this animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHousing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep singly. Our recommended adult enclosure is approximately 30 × 30 × 30 cm with 12–15 cm of compact, burrow-holding substrate, an angled cork starter hide and low anchors for silk. Its burrow and web tunnel are central to its security. Raise small specimens in smaller escape-proof containers rather than an oversized adult tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Moisture\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAim for 23–26°C. Maintain a mostly dry surface, a permanent water dish and a little retained moisture lower in one corner. Good ventilation is important; do not keep it in a soaked rainforest-style enclosure. Avoid heating underneath its burrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer a suitably small cricket or roach near the burrow entrance. Growing spiderlings may take small meals every 3–4 days; larger specimens about weekly and adults every 1–2 weeks, adjusted to abdomen condition. Do not introduce prey into a sealed retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Old World spider that can be fast and defensive even when it spends most of its time hidden. For experienced keepers; no handling or hand-feeding. Keep fingers outside and use a catch cup for planned rehousing. Preserve established silk and minimise disturbance. Remove uneaten live prey within 24 hours and immediately if moulting is suspected. Do not disturb a spider on its back or open a sealed retreat. After a moult, wait until the fangs are dark and fully hardened before feeding; this takes longer in larger spiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStock Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eS is the original stock label; it does not confirm sex or an exact leg span.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online for collection at Newlands Home \u0026amp; Garden Centre, Clondalkin. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Well Fed Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55250287690055,"sku":"1142009","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/DodomaBaboonTarantula_S_Pterinochiluslugardi.png?v=1790973151","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/products\/pterinochilus-lugardi-s","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}