Summary/Introduction Kilimanjaro mustard baboon is a ground-dwelling, old-world spider. Baboon spiders are known to be African bird spiders (belonging to Harpactirinae, a sub-family of tarantulas). They are not very colorful and don’t grow large in...
Native to the Southern region of Africa, Ceratogyrus Dalingi is an old-world tarantula that is best known for its strikingly beautiful horn and spectacular multi-coloured carapace. Since this horn one of the defining aspects...
The Pterinochilus murinus comes with many names. Orange Baboon tarantula, but more affectionately named by enthusiasts as ‘Orange bitey thing’. You do not have to search too hard online to find out why it...
The Socotra Island Baboon Tarantula (Monocentropus Balfouri) is an absolutely stunning old world tarantula. As their name suggests they are native to the island (Socotra) just off the coast of Africa. Due to its...
The Togo Starburst baboon tarantula (Heteroscrodra maculate) is a sturdy and unique looking spider. Due to not having any irritating hairs on its abdomen or legs; this makes it an old world spider. This...
The Blue foot baboon tarantula (Idiothele mira) is what could be considered a small and compact old world tarantula. They are solely found in South Africa. It has a very distinct look; notably its...
The King Baboon, or by its scientific name – Pelinobius muticus is the only tarantula of the Pelinobius genus. Mostly its colors are brown – ranging from light brown or even orange to rusty,...
