The genus of Hysterocrates belongs to the Theraphosidae family indigenous to the west and central parts of Africa. There are 22 species in this genus as per the 2016 May records.
Size: Their abdomen is 10.16 cm (4 inches) long, while they have a leg span of approximately 8 inches (20.32 inches)
Color: Spiders of this genus have a black, brown, or gray body.
Other Characteristics Features: Most of them have a significant leg span. The African Red Baboon Tarantula has an oval-shaped abdomen.
About hundreds of eggs remain in a silken sac.
They disperse to be on their own after staying with their mother for about six months.
They spin a small amount of silk used for covering their egg sac and lining the burrows where they dwell.
Spiders of this genus are venomous and may bite in defense, which may not cause serious harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Approximately four years |
| Distribution | Central and Western parts of Africa |
| Habitat | Tropical and subtropical regions near forests |
| Common Predators | Skunks, hawks, weasels, and owls |
| Diet | Insects like beetles and grasshoppers as well as other spiders |
Image Credits: birdspiders.com
The genus of Hysterocrates belongs to the Theraphosidae family indigenous to the west and central parts of Africa. There are 22 species in this genus as per the 2016 May records.
Size: Their abdomen is 10.16 cm (4 inches) long, while they have a leg span of approximately 8 inches (20.32 inches)
Color: Spiders of this genus have a black, brown, or gray body.
Other Characteristics Features: Most of them have a significant leg span. The African Red Baboon Tarantula has an oval-shaped abdomen.
About hundreds of eggs remain in a silken sac.
They disperse to be on their own after staying with their mother for about six months.
They spin a small amount of silk used for covering their egg sac and lining the burrows where they dwell.
Spiders of this genus are venomous and may bite in defense, which may not cause serious harm to humans.
| Lifespan | Approximately four years |
| Distribution | Central and Western parts of Africa |
| Habitat | Tropical and subtropical regions near forests |
| Common Predators | Skunks, hawks, weasels, and owls |
| Diet | Insects like beetles and grasshoppers as well as other spiders |
Image Credits: birdspiders.com
