Namibian horned baboon tarantula (Ceratogyrus sanderi)

Short answers

Namibian horned baboon tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×30 cm (floor area over height, deep substrate they can dig in).

Namibian horned baboon tarantula: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Namibian horned baboon tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed (nocturnal).

Namibian horned baboon tarantula: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years.

Namibian horned baboon tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?

No – better suited to experienced keepers (difficulty: Expert).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

50–60 % (semi-dry)

UVB

No UVB needed (nocturnal)

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×30 cm (floor area over height, deep substrate they can dig in)

Substrate

A soil or coco and sand mix, 10–15 cm deep for digging; mostly dry, one corner slightly damp, a water bowl

Feeding

Food

Insects (house crickets, roaches, crickets, locusts)

Feeding interval

adults approx. 1×/week or every 10–14 days, juveniles 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

11–14 cm leg span (body ~4–5 cm)

Life expectancy

females 12–15 years, males 3–4 years

Origin

Namibia and parts of Angola

Protection status

Not listed under CITES; no special registration duties

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Single housing. Solitary and cannibalistic; no pair/group housing. The reason is not conflict but predation: these animals take anything that fits in their mouths, and a second animal in the enclosure is included.

Notes

An obligate burrower with a strong feeding response and a decidedly defensive manner — it goes into a threat posture quickly. Not one for beginners, and no handling.

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What you need to start

To keep Namibian horned baboon tarantula (Ceratogyrus sanderi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×30 cm (floor area over height, deep substrate they can dig in)), substrate (A soil or coco and sand mix, 10–15 cm deep for digging; mostly dry, one corner slightly damp, a water bowl), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.