The numbers
Enclosure
20 × 20 × 25 cm
Diet
Crickets, roaches, locusts; occasional superworm · Slings 2–3×/week; juveniles ~weekly; adults every 7–14 days
Temperature
24–29°C (75–84°F)
Humidity
45–55% (dry; water dish)
Identity
Order / Family
Araneae
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated (IUCN); not CITES-listed
Difficulty
Intermediate–Advanced
Commonality
Uncommon – hardy South African baboon in specialist trade
Adult size
Body ~5 cm; leg span ~12–14 cm
Lifespan
Females ~12–15 yr; males ~3–4 yr
Growth rate
Medium
Activity & niche
Fossorial/opportunistic burrower; semi-arid; nocturnal
Temperament
Fast and skittish; can be defensive if pushed
Venom / defense
No urticating hairs; medically significant venom – experts only; fast
Price (THB)
600–1,800 ฿ (indicatif)
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–29°C (75–84°F)
Humidity
45–55% (dry; water dish)
Min. enclosure
Adult ~20×20×25 cm; dry substrate, burrow option
Substrate
8–12 cm dry coco/soil + a little sand
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark, starter burrow, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, roaches, locusts; occasional superworm
Feeding frequency
Slings 2–3×/week; juveniles ~weekly; adults every 7–14 days
Supplements
None – gut-load feeders only
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Not recommended – fast with potent venom; observation only
Communal
No – solitary and cannibalistic
Defense / stress signs
Fast bolting, threat posture; no hair-kicking
Reproduction
Reproduction
Oviparous; 1 egg sac, ~50–100 spiderlings; medium-growth slings
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration if no water, mold if over-damp, fall/rupture, DKS from pesticides
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQuarantine imports for mites/nematodes; watch DKS, death curl; keep dry
Good to know
- One of the classic 'common baboons' of South Africa's fynbos – hardy and unfussy for an Old World species
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