Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula (Augacephalus ezendami)
Invertebrates · Difficulty: Experts
Key facts and care guidance for Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula (Augacephalus ezendami) (origin: Mozambique). Adult size around body 5–6 cm, leg span 12–14 cm. Life expectancy females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years. The values below are carefully researched guidance.
Short answers
Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?
From 30×30×30 cm.
Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula: What temperature does it need?
Daytime 25–29 °C, at night 21–23 °C.
Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?
UVB: Not required.
Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula: How long do they live?
Life expectancy: females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years.
Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?
No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Experts).
Climate
- Daytime temperature
- 25–29 °C
- Night temperature
- 21–23 °C
- Humidity
- 60–70 %
- UVB
- Not required
Enclosure
- Minimum size
- from 30×30×30 cm
- Substrate
- Deep humus for digging, a cork hide
Feeding
- Food
- Insects
- Feeding interval
- Adults 1×/week
Key facts
- Adult size
- body 5–6 cm, leg span 12–14 cm
- Life expectancy
- females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years
- Origin
- Mozambique
- Protection status
- —
- Brumation
- No
- Cohabitation
- Keep them singly — tarantulas are cannibals. The reason is not fighting but feeding: these animals take anything that fits in the mouth, and a second animal in the enclosure counts.
Notes
An Old World burrow dweller: defensive, with medically significant venom, and usually deep in its burrow. For experienced keepers only.
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What you need to start
To keep Mozambique golden brown baboon tarantula (Augacephalus ezendami) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (from 30×30×30 cm), substrate (Deep humus for digging, a cork hide), a heat source with a thermostat, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026 · Editor: Reptoria editorial team · Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augacephalus_ezendami, https://fearnottarantulas.com/products/augacephalus-ezendami-mozambique-golden-starburst-baboon-tarantula-for-sale
All values are non-binding guidance and do not replace expert advice. Research thoroughly from several sources before acquiring and keeping an animal, and observe the applicable law (species and animal protection in particular).