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Burrowing Behemoth: Secrets of the King Baboon Spider

Pelinobius muticus, commonly known as the King Baboon Spider, is a fascinating and formidable tarantula species. Here’s a detailed look at its characteristics, behavior, and care:  

Scientific Classification and Origin:

  • Scientific Name: Pelinobius muticus  
  • Genus: Pelinobius  
  • Family: Theraphosidae
  • Origin: East Africa, primarily Tanzania and Kenya.  
  • Notably, the Pelinobius Genus is monotypic, meaning that Pelinobius muticus is the sole species within that Genus.  
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BUGGY VENDOR REVIEW: Jamie’s Tarantulas

I first started buying from Jamie’s Tarantulas in 2015, thanks to a great variety of tarantula species and very reasonable prices. There was then a lull in my purchasing of new tarantulas all together, until this year. Because I was acquiring quite a few spiderlings from someone else, my first purchase in quite awhilewas for her 4 x 4 x 6″ Mag-Terra Enclosures.

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A Pictorial Guide To My Tarantula Collection

People are always asking me how many tarantulas I have and to be honest, I do have quite a few. What I am sharing with you today is the species list of tarantulas in my collection. In some cases I do have multiples of the same species so this list is just representative. In many cases, what I have are very young spiderlings so pictures may not be of the actual spider currently in my collection. As adult pictures of my actual animals are taken, they will replace any generic pictures used here. As more species are added, this list will be updated. Enjoy!

Acanthoscurria geniculata (Giant White Knee) – Brazil

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