Cameroon Red Baboon Spider for Sale

The Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula (Hysterocrates gigas) is a fast growing, aggressive, deep burrowing species that is native to the West African countries of Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea and Zaire. Pocock first described this species in 1897.

A very solitary tarantula, the Cameroon Red burrows very deep into the ground and can build elaborate networks of tunnels. While they are quite beautiful to look at, they do not make good display tarantulas. The Cameroon Red is a nocturnal animal and will come out of its burrows at night and when it is time to feed. They are normally very shy, but can become very aggressive if provoked. They are very fast and will strike repeatedly. Because their native home is the rainforests of Africa, they are best kept in high humidity.  Its coloration varies depending on its molting cycle. They are mostly black after a fresh molt, but prior to a molt are reddish brown with some orange markings. They have thick rear legs, which likely make them more adept at burrowing. They dislike bright lights.

Size of a Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula

The Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula is large. Its maximum leg span is usually 6 to 6.5 inches.

Feeding a Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula

In their native habitat, they will attack and eat anything that moves. In captivity, they are usually fed on crickets, cockroaches, superworms and small mice. 

Sexing

We do our best to sex your animals correctly. However, we do not guarantee sexing.

Shipping Information

$39.99 for for any number of animals to anywere in the United States only.

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Animal Photos

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