Ceratogyrus Darlingi (Rear Horned Baboon Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Ceratogyrus Darlingi

Name Pronunciation: Ceratogyrus (suh-ruh-tuh-JY-ruhs) Darlingi (DAHR-ling-eye)

Common Name: Rear Horned Baboon Tarantula

Name Meaning:

 Derived from Greek, ceratogyrus is split in two parts: ‘cerat’ means

"horn" or "horned" and ‘gyrus’ means

"round," or "curved" darlingi

named after a British colonial figure associated with Matabeleland, Zimbabwe, at the time of its discovery. 

Classification: Old World 

Type: Fossorial 

Experience level: Advanced

Life Expectancy: Females live 10-15 years; Males live 2-4 years

Size: 5” (12.7cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Fast

Natural Habitat: Africa - Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa

Housing Needs: substrate 6+", one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°– 85°F (24°– 29°C)

Humidity: Arid

Temperament: Agressive 

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