King Baboon

Pelinobius muticus

Also known asPelinobius

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ENVIRONMENT

Core care conditions

Temperature20–-28°C (68–-18°F)Recommended range

Humidity50-70%Recommended range

Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.

HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW

At a glance

Taxonomic group: Arachnida
Origin: Kenya
Lifestyle: Burrowing
Adult size (diagonal leg span): 22 cm
Temperament: Defensive
Experience level: Intermediate
Visibility: Often hidden in burrows
Burrowing: Yes; provide deep substrate
Growth rate: Medium to fast
Urticating hairs: No
Venom: Moderate to potent

CARE NOTES

Keeping considerations

Spider Shop species info lists this as burrowing from Kenya, with recommended temperature 20-28°C, humidity 50-70%, leg span 22 cm, disposition defensive, and suitability Intermediate. Use this as a husbandry snapshot and adjust enclosure details to the individual animal.

SOURCES & FURTHER READING

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