Alejandro - 2013-04-23 I got my juvenile baboon a week ago. She has molted less than a month ago and is currently in a temporary housing. She is a little more than an inch long, and spends most time in the bottom of the jar. I threw in there some sticks for her to climb onto. Looking for a proper housing. What would you suggest on size? I looked for some kind of a bottle housing so its tall and has room for some depth in the soil to burrow. I have not found yet what i want but will continue looking.
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Clarice Brough - 2013-04-23 As adults they have up to about a 6' (15 cm) leg span, and will need at around a 5.5 gallon aquarium, or an enclosure that's about 12x8x8 inches (30x20x20 cm) in size.
Codey Holloway - 2013-03-31 any tips on the housing? like what cage size and should i get a lamp? i live in reno nevada desert. its very dry here. hot days cold night. should a get a humidiphire?
Logan Olson - 2012-04-30 Just got a Mombasa Baboon and set up her amazing enviroment in a 55 gal tank. She will be very happy here and sure enough a day or two after i bought her she has gone and started to molt. My other T did the same thing years ago as she grew up in a small cage and the moment she was able to stretch out she molted. Looking forward to this very aggressive T and watching her grow up for years to come.
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hankypanky56 - 2012-07-02 Your post looks great except for the 55 gallon tank, maybe you meant 5 gallons that would be more reasonable.
h.s. oflaherty - 2012-12-04 Just wanted to say I bought my baboon and set 'her' up in 5 gal. tank. The spider was not bigger than a half inch around. When I put her into the tank I thought I was ripped off as didn't see it. Could not find cricket small enought to feed her. Was at least two months before I saw her for first molt. She is 9 months old now and her body length (not legs) is 2 and one quarter inches long!! Very orange, very agressive when provoked (do that to see if she stands up to her rep. and she does. Her fangs are about 1/4 inch long! Let me know how yours is doing. They live a long time so we might talk a few times. Good luck.... steve
Wade - 2012-09-10 Just brought a babboon home today. I've had many years of casual experience with tarantulas...but have only had one previous old world. What is the easiest way to maintain the correct temp & humidity during the winter?
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Clarice Brough - 2012-09-17 Generally winter is a drier period, of course that depends on where you live. These tarantulas like a dry environment, more so than other species. Temperature is usually regulated with lighting, with red or black bulbs used at night.
aimee - 2009-03-04 My friend has one named gloria and it's really surprising to read how aggresive they are. I don't know about you but it's the laziest pet in the house and hasn't displayed any aggresive behavior to the hundreds of people who've handled it in the 2-3 months he's had it. I hope it's not sick or anything.
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Marc - 2010-07-30 It's like if you own a tiger. It might not be aggressive if it's been taught to be around humans, and it's well fed, but one day it might have fear or his instincts might get stronger and, pop, it will attack.
Simon - 2011-03-30 So long as the tarantula is eating on a weekly basis & the colors & hair look vibrant & fuzzy it should be ok mine is very lazy unless it involves food or making someone back away because he does not like to be messed with, if you have any questions please let me know I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years so please ask away I do not mind at all.
terry - 2008-08-29 I just had a night in hospital due to an orange baboon bite, no display, no warning just jumped and bit my index finger. Intense burning pain to finger followed by burning bruiselike feeling that progressed up to shoulder. Was put on oxygen and antibiotics. Pain eased after around 5 hours, finger was numb approx 12 hours during this. Heart rate and blood pressure went high, now approx 26 hrs later no pain to finger but there is to base of digit which showed bruising and am now getting random joint pain and cramps to legs arms and neck. Spider was not provoked in any way and I've kept various spiders for many years, this is my first time bite. Little knowledge around on reactions to bites so I thought I'd post this. I am male 51, 6ft, 18 stone, and never had any reaction to bee or wasp stings... Editor's Note: WOW! Thanks for sharing this important iformation! This knowledge can go a long way in helping other hobbyists be prepared and take preventative measures.
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went - 2010-07-23 Okay, are you sure you didn't provoke it, but having said that I have been told that old world tarantula spiders, are nasty and aggressive, so they may attack without provocation.
Penny - 2010-12-06 Old world tarantulas don't have urticating hair for defense which is one reason it is thought they are so aggressive. Mine would take the defensive position every time I fed her.
Simon - 2011-03-30 I've learned from raising a mombasa that they are known to do that unfortunately it was my ex that found out the only thing I've done to keep being bitten from mine considering his attitude problem is to either talk gently to him or sing to him when I'm servicing his cage & make sure that I keep a close eye on him as well & it's bad that he did bite but I'm just glad that it was an adult & it only happened once.
Daniël - 2012-01-12 Hey everyone, just thought I share this - was bitten by a Starburst Baboon Spider while camping at De Hoop this December. Scary experience and I can confirm the note of Terry above, the pain was severe and I experienced similar symptoms. I did not see the spider at all before the bite and must have frightened it accidently to evoke the attack. Thinking of getting one as a pet as after reading more about these special creatures I found them very interesting......
Michael Sparks - 2008-11-26 Hey all, I also have a Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon and I have seen her eat but she is acting rather strange atm. I have kept various different spiders before but don't know too much bout my "mombasa". She keeps sitting outside of her burrow and tucking her legs up into her belly as if she is scared or not well. Any ideas what I can do? or is this normal? plz contact me if you know thanx, my E-mail is, brain_freeze_band@hotmail.com thanx x
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Simon - 2011-03-30 If it looks like she's been scratching then she's molting but she may also be not feeling well the only thing I can say is to keep a close eye on her & to make sure that she is eating & has good clean water & that her tank humidity should be between 50%-60% humidity & that her tank temp. should stay between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, if you have any questions please ask I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years & I don't mind so please ask away.
jarrett skinner - 2011-03-19 I have a mombasa baboon I just bought it, it crawled to the top of the cage and won't come down don't know if it is he or she it won't eat and is very lethargic it is not even acting aggressive at all does anyone know what's up? I have a rose haired and it is fine.
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Simon - 2011-03-30 Mine did that for awhile & the best thing to do is to put it in a quiet dark area the like that a lot & make sure that the prey you put in there has something to eat because sometimes they prefer to eat alone & in the dark & with no spectators, I know mine does & always has, please feel free to ask me any questions I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years & I do not mind at all so please ask away.
jix - 2010-05-02 Heya, I just want to ask if the legs grow back? I found my mombasa this morning with one leg missing. I'm so worried.
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connor - 2010-07-03 Yes they do.
Simon - 2011-03-30 Yes the legs do grow back over time as they molt its nothing to be alarmed about, just make sure that the food they eat is easier for them to catch & that they have good clean water & your critter should be just fine, if you have any other questions please let me know, I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years so please feel free to ask away.
The Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon Spider has a tough attitude, and a tough constitution!
I got my juvenile baboon a week ago. She has molted less than a month ago and is currently in a temporary housing. She is a little more than an inch long, and spends most time in the bottom of the jar. I threw in there some sticks for her to climb onto. Looking for a proper housing. What would you suggest on size? I looked for some kind of a bottle housing so its tall and has room for some depth in the soil to burrow. I have not found yet what i want but will continue looking.
As adults they have up to about a 6' (15 cm) leg span, and will need at around a 5.5 gallon aquarium, or an enclosure that's about 12x8x8 inches (30x20x20 cm) in size.
any tips on the housing? like what cage size and should i get a lamp? i live in reno nevada desert. its very dry here. hot days cold night. should a get a humidiphire?
Hiya, I saw my pet this morning with one leg missing. Does it grow back?
Next time it molts it should start growing back.
The leg will not grow back, it's a spider not a reptile or starfish.
It will grow back after a moult or two.
Just got a Mombasa Baboon and set up her amazing enviroment in a 55 gal tank. She will be very happy here and sure enough a day or two after i bought her she has gone and started to molt. My other T did the same thing years ago as she grew up in a small cage and the moment she was able to stretch out she molted. Looking forward to this very aggressive T and watching her grow up for years to come.
Your post looks great except for the 55 gallon tank, maybe you meant 5 gallons that would be more reasonable.
Just wanted to say I bought my baboon and set 'her' up in 5 gal. tank. The spider was not bigger than a half inch around. When I put her into the tank I thought I was ripped off as didn't see it. Could not find cricket small enought to feed her. Was at least two months before I saw her for first molt. She is 9 months old now and her body length (not legs) is 2 and one quarter inches long!! Very orange, very agressive when provoked (do that to see if she stands up to her rep. and she does. Her fangs are about 1/4 inch long! Let me know how yours is doing. They live a long time so we might talk a few times. Good luck.... steve
Just brought a babboon home today. I've had many years of casual experience with tarantulas...but have only had one previous old world. What is the easiest way to maintain the correct temp & humidity during the winter?
Generally winter is a drier period, of course that depends on where you live. These tarantulas like a dry environment, more so than other species. Temperature is usually regulated with lighting, with red or black bulbs used at night.
My friend has one named gloria and it's really surprising to read how aggresive they are. I don't know about you but it's the laziest pet in the house and hasn't displayed any aggresive behavior to the hundreds of people who've handled it in the 2-3 months he's had it. I hope it's not sick or anything.
It's like if you own a tiger. It might not be aggressive if it's been taught to be around humans, and it's well fed, but one day it might have fear or his instincts might get stronger and, pop, it will attack.
So long as the tarantula is eating on a weekly basis & the colors & hair look vibrant & fuzzy it should be ok mine is very lazy unless it involves food or making someone back away because he does not like to be messed with, if you have any questions please let me know I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years so please ask away I do not mind at all.
I just had a night in hospital due to an orange baboon bite, no display, no warning just jumped and bit my index finger. Intense burning pain to finger followed by burning bruiselike feeling that progressed up to shoulder. Was put on oxygen and antibiotics. Pain eased after around 5 hours, finger was numb approx 12 hours during this. Heart rate and blood pressure went high, now approx 26 hrs later no pain to finger but there is to base of digit which showed bruising and am now getting random joint pain and cramps to legs arms and neck. Spider was not provoked in any way and I've kept various spiders for many years, this is my first time bite. Little knowledge around on reactions to bites so I thought I'd post this. I am male 51, 6ft, 18 stone, and never had any reaction to bee or wasp stings... Editor's Note: WOW! Thanks for sharing this important iformation! This knowledge can go a long way in helping other hobbyists be prepared and take preventative measures.
Okay, are you sure you didn't provoke it, but having said that I have been told that old world tarantula spiders, are nasty and aggressive, so they may attack without provocation.
Old world tarantulas don't have urticating hair for defense which is one reason it is thought they are so aggressive. Mine would take the defensive position every time I fed her.
I've learned from raising a mombasa that they are known to do that unfortunately it was my ex that found out the only thing I've done to keep being bitten from mine considering his attitude problem is to either talk gently to him or sing to him when I'm servicing his cage & make sure that I keep a close eye on him as well & it's bad that he did bite but I'm just glad that it was an adult & it only happened once.
Hey everyone, just thought I share this - was bitten by a Starburst Baboon Spider while camping at De Hoop this December. Scary experience and I can confirm the note of Terry above, the pain was severe and I experienced similar symptoms. I did not see the spider at all before the bite and must have frightened it accidently to evoke the attack. Thinking of getting one as a pet as after reading more about these special creatures I found them very interesting......
Hey all, I also have a Mombasa Golden Starburst Baboon and I have seen her eat but she is acting rather strange atm. I have kept various different spiders before but don't know too much bout my "mombasa". She keeps sitting outside of her burrow and tucking her legs up into her belly as if she is scared or not well. Any ideas what I can do? or is this normal? plz contact me if you know thanx, my E-mail is, brain_freeze_band@hotmail.com
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If it looks like she's been scratching then she's molting but she may also be not feeling well the only thing I can say is to keep a close eye on her & to make sure that she is eating & has good clean water & that her tank humidity should be between 50%-60% humidity & that her tank temp. should stay between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, if you have any questions please ask I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years & I don't mind so please ask away.
I have a mombasa baboon I just bought it, it crawled to the top of the cage and won't come down don't know if it is he or she it won't eat and is very lethargic it is not even acting aggressive at all does anyone know what's up? I have a rose haired and it is fine.
Mine did that for awhile & the best thing to do is to put it in a quiet dark area the like that a lot & make sure that the prey you put in there has something to eat because sometimes they prefer to eat alone & in the dark & with no spectators, I know mine does & always has, please feel free to ask me any questions I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years & I do not mind at all so please ask away.
Heya, I just want to ask if the legs grow back? I found my mombasa this morning with one leg missing. I'm so worried.
Yes they do.
Yes the legs do grow back over time as they molt its nothing to be alarmed about, just make sure that the food they eat is easier for them to catch & that they have good clean water & your critter should be just fine, if you have any other questions please let me know, I have been raising & caring for tarantulas of all kinds for 21 years so please feel free to ask away.