King Baboon spider Introduction

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, dark brown. These kinds of tarantula have massive bodies and when fully grown can reach 6 to 9 inches leg span (16 to 22 cm). Because they are very aggressive, mostly are kept only by experienced owners and even they shouldn’t handle them. Even though it’s widely famous, it should not be kept by a beginner. They are not display kinds because they tend to stay for a long period of time in their burrows (sometimes even months). They also are nocturnal kind, meaning they get pretty active during the night and hide out most of the day time. The King Baboon Tarantula can be found in East Africa – mostly Kenya and Tanzania. It also might be found in parts of Uganda. The King Baboon Tarantula is a burrowing spider that lives underground. It can be found in dry scrublands, grassland and in the roots of acadia bushes in East Africa. The King Baboon Tarantula is a carnival – they catch live prey and eat them. Mostly, their diet is made of insects, beetles, crickets, pinkie mice and even fuzzy mice. If you keep them as a pet, make sure to never feed them with anything bigger than half of the size of their body.