Guess what? There’s a spider called the Horned Baboon Tarantula from southern Africa. It’s special because it has a horn-like thing on its back. That’s how it got its name! Read further to discover more about this amazing spider.
The egg sac is seen after 15 or 20 days of mating of both sexes and is protected with utmost care by the mother.
The spiderlings possess a good appetite and are quick to grow, sometimes also attacking food bigger than them in size.
Though not much information is available in this regard, their webs are not that prominent like most other tarantulas, which mostly spin silk.
Yes, Horned Baboon Tarantulas have venom. They use it to catch their meals, but it’s usually not very harmful to humans.
Horned Baboon Tarantulas can bite if they feel threatened. These species are known for their aggression and might inject their venom when threatened. However, not much harm has been reported from their bite that has been compared to a bee sting. Symptoms might range from localized pain to nausea, sprain in the muscles of the affected areas, and headache.
| Lifespan | Males: 2 to 4 years Females: 10 to 15 years |
| Distribution | Southern parts of Africa, particularly in the regions of Lesotho, Botswana, and Mozambique |
| Habitat | Being terrestrial creatures they are mostly found in burrows |
| Diet | Roaches, super worms, and cricket |
Image Credits: Virginiacheeseman.co.uk, Pinchersandpokies.com
Guess what? There’s a spider called the Horned Baboon Tarantula from southern Africa. It’s special because it has a horn-like thing on its back. That’s how it got its name! Read further to discover more about this amazing spider.
The egg sac is seen after 15 or 20 days of mating of both sexes and is protected with utmost care by the mother.
The spiderlings possess a good appetite and are quick to grow, sometimes also attacking food bigger than them in size.
Though not much information is available in this regard, their webs are not that prominent like most other tarantulas, which mostly spin silk.
Yes, Horned Baboon Tarantulas have venom. They use it to catch their meals, but it’s usually not very harmful to humans.
Horned Baboon Tarantulas can bite if they feel threatened. These species are known for their aggression and might inject their venom when threatened. However, not much harm has been reported from their bite that has been compared to a bee sting. Symptoms might range from localized pain to nausea, sprain in the muscles of the affected areas, and headache.
| Lifespan | Males: 2 to 4 years Females: 10 to 15 years |
| Distribution | Southern parts of Africa, particularly in the regions of Lesotho, Botswana, and Mozambique |
| Habitat | Being terrestrial creatures they are mostly found in burrows |
| Diet | Roaches, super worms, and cricket |
Image Credits: Virginiacheeseman.co.uk, Pinchersandpokies.com
Mumpi Ghosh on July 23, 2019.
Dr. Watuwa James
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