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Tarantula / Old World

Rear Horned Baboon

Ceratogyrus darlingi
Origin
Southern Africa (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa)
Adult size
12–15 cm leg span
Temperature
22–27 °C
Humidity
50–65%
Adults eat
About every 7 days

The rear horned baboon is known for the horn on its carapace, which points backwards. It is a burrowing species that webs a lot.

Give deep substrate, keep it mostly dry and give a water dish. It is a good eater and grows quite fast.

It is defensive and fast, so it suits keepers who already have experience with Old World tarantulas.