Harpactira baviana
While not as popular or as well known in the hobby, mostly due to the lack of beautiful coloration as their cousin Harpactira pulchripes, the Harpactira baviana (also known as Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula) makes up for the lack of vibrant oranges and yellows to focus more on a striking noticeable pattern against the backdrop of it’s darker colors. Similar personalities and demeanor make this tarantula an obvious choice for those who already own the Golden Blue Legged Baboon to complete the much-needed set. This fossorial Old World does strike the occasional threat pose but also tends to be visible most of the time, building elaborate and beautiful webs.
While not as popular or as well known in the hobby, mostly due to the lack of beautiful coloration as their cousin Harpactira pulchripes, the Harpactira baviana (also known as Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula) makes up for the lack of vibrant oranges and yellows to focus more on a striking noticeable pattern against the backdrop of it’s darker colors. Similar personalities and demeanor make this tarantula an obvious choice for those who already own the Golden Blue Legged Baboon to complete the much-needed set. This fossorial Old World does strike the occasional threat pose but also tends to be visible most of the time, building elaborate and beautiful webs.
While not as popular or as well known in the hobby, mostly due to the lack of beautiful coloration as their cousin Harpactira pulchripes, the Harpactira baviana (also known as Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula) makes up for the lack of vibrant oranges and yellows to focus more on a striking noticeable pattern against the backdrop of it’s darker colors. Similar personalities and demeanor make this tarantula an obvious choice for those who already own the Golden Blue Legged Baboon to complete the much-needed set. This fossorial Old World does strike the occasional threat pose but also tends to be visible most of the time, building elaborate and beautiful webs.
What’s the ideal diet for a Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. We recommend crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula?
We recommend starting with a small Fossorial Fissure enclosure for this particular creature. When they are about ⅓ the size, you will want to upgrade to a medium or large Fossorial Fissure enclosure. As slings, feed them once a week. Twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax), then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a full water dish at all times; wider and deeper is fine. Your tarantula can’t drown; they float on water.
How long could a Purcell’s Baboon Tarantula live?
Females are stated to live between 20+ years, and males, on average live between 6 years. These are the best estimates from multiple sources.
