What is the scientific name of the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula?

The scientific name of the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula is Ceratogyrus marshalli.

What are other common names for the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula?

The Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula is also known as Great horned baboon tarantula.

Where are Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas native to?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are native to Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

How big do Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas get?

Adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas typically reach 4-5 inches.

How long do Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas live?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula lifespan: Females: 10-15 years Males: 3-5 years.

What temperatures does a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula need?

Recommended temperatures for a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula: 70-75°F cool side, 80-85°F warm side, and No basking spot.

What humidity does a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula need?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas need 50-70% humidity.

Do Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas need UVB lighting?

UVB lighting is recommended because it benefits Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas. Lighting spec: UVA/UVB benefits animal.

What size enclosure does a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula need?

Recommended enclosure sizes for a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula: Adult; 18”x18”x18”. Always base adult size enclosure off of adult size and activity level.

What do Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas eat?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas eat: Carnivores; Insects; Invertebrates.

Are Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas good for beginners?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are not usually recommended for beginners; they are rated Intermediate/Advanced for keeper experience.

Are Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas nocturnal or diurnal?

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are nocturnal (active at night).

What is Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula behavior like?

Common Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula behavior traits: Old World; Fossorial; Very defensive; Quick moving; Skilled burrowers; Create elaborate underground tunnels; Reinforces burrows with web; Potent venom; Solitary.

Do Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas lay eggs?

Yes. Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs.

How many eggs does a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula lay?

A Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula clutch is typically about 50-100 eggs.

What is the best substrate for juvenile Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas?

Recommended substrates for juvenile Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas: ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use.

What is the best enclosure for a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula?

Recommended enclosures for Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas by age. Sub-adult: HabiStat 18" Glass Terrariums. Adult: HabiStat 24" Glass Terrariums.

Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula

Common Name(s)	Straight horned baboon tarantula Great horned baboon tarantula
Scientific Name	Ceratogyrus marshalli
Behavior	Nocturnal (active during night) Old World Fossorial Very defensive Quick moving Skilled burrowers Create elaborate underground tunnels Reinforces burrows with web Potent venom Solitary
Reproduction	Oviparous (Egg Layer) Clutch size: ~50-100
Lifespan	Females: 10-15 years Males: 3-5 years
Temperatures	70-75°F cool side 80-85°F warm side No basking spot
Humidity	50-70%
Lighting	UVA/UVB benefits animal
Size	4-5 inches
Enclosure Recommendations	Adult 18”x18”x18” Always base adult size enclosure off of adult size and activity level.
Experience Level	Intermediate/Advanced *Parents should always be involved caring for any pet, until the child is 18 yrs.
Diet	Carnivores Insects Invertebrates

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Best Substrates for Adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas

ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use: 36 Quart

Best Enclosures for Adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas

HabiStat 24" Glass Terrariums: 24x18x18, 34 Gallon Terrarium

Best Substrates for Subadult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas

ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use: 12 Quart

Best Enclosures for Subadult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas

HabiStat 18" Glass Terrariums: 18x18x18, 25 Gallon Terrarium

Ceratogyrus marshalli, commonly known as the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula, is a fascinating species native to southern Africa. One of its most distinctive features is its appearance, characterized by prominent horn-like projections on the cephalothorax (head and thorax region) of the spider, giving it a unique and somewhat intimidating appearance. These horns are thought to play a role in defense against predators or possibly in intraspecific competition during mating rituals. Beyond their striking physical characteristics, Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are known for their burrowing behavior. They create intricate underground retreats using their strong, spade-like pedipalps to excavate tunnels in sandy or loamy soil. These burrows not only provide shelter but also serve as a place to ambush passing prey, which typically includes insects and other small invertebrates found in their arid habitat.

In terms of temperament, Ceratogyrus marshalli is known for its defensive behavior when threatened. Like many baboon tarantulas, it may display threat postures or even flick urticating hairs from its abdomen as a defense mechanism. Despite their formidable appearance, they are also known to be relatively hardy and adaptable in captivity, making them a popular choice among tarantula enthusiasts. Their natural habitat in southern Africa, characterized by dry savannahs and grasslands, presents challenges such as seasonal variations in temperature and humidity, which they have adapted to over millennia. Overall, Ceratogyrus marshalli stands out not only for its physical adaptations and defensive behaviors but also for its role as an example of evolutionary specialization within the diverse world of tarantulas.

Native Range

Southern Africa

Zimbabwe

South Africa

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Common Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula ReptiChip Questions

: The scientific name of the Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula is Ceratogyrus marshalli.
: The Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula is also known as Great horned baboon tarantula.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are native to Southern Africa, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
: Adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas typically reach 4-5 inches.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula lifespan: Females: 10-15 years Males: 3-5 years.
: Recommended temperatures for a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula: 70-75°F cool side, 80-85°F warm side, and No basking spot.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas need 50-70% humidity.
: UVB lighting is recommended because it benefits Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas. Lighting spec: UVA/UVB benefits animal.
: Recommended enclosure sizes for a Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula: Adult; 18”x18”x18”. Always base adult size enclosure off of adult size and activity level.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas eat: Carnivores; Insects; Invertebrates.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are not usually recommended for beginners; they are rated Intermediate/Advanced for keeper experience.
: Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are nocturnal (active at night).
: Common Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula behavior traits: Old World; Fossorial; Very defensive; Quick moving; Skilled burrowers; Create elaborate underground tunnels; Reinforces burrows with web; Potent venom; Solitary.
: Yes. Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas are oviparous, meaning they lay eggs.
: A Straight Horned Baboon Tarantula clutch is typically about 50-100 eggs.
: Recommended substrates for juvenile Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas: ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use.
: Recommended substrates for sub-adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas: ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use.
: Recommended substrates for adult Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas: ReptiEarth Fine Coconut Fiber Mix; Ready to Use.
: Recommended enclosures for Straight Horned Baboon Tarantulas by age. Sub-adult: HabiStat 18" Glass Terrariums. Adult: HabiStat 24" Glass Terrariums.