Pterinochilus murinus "Usambara" (Orange Baboon Tarantula) MALE Skittish Pictured: Adult Female in natural

Pictured: Adult Female in natural sunlight taken by William West (Co-founder)

more saturated orange until the full adult coloration snaps into view

set against a pale

bone colored carapace (head) and a deep red abdomen covered in urticating hairs

it’s a rewarding species for those who enjoy watching naturalistic behavior

Pterinochilus murinus "Usambara" (Orange Baboon Tarantula) MALE Skittish Pictured: Adult Female in naturalPterinochilus murinus 'Usambara' (Orange Baboon Tarantula) The Orange Baboon Tarantula is an Old World hobby classic and one of the most iconic tarantulas out there. This Usambara locality features a bright orange body marked with a bold black starburst pattern across the carapace (head) and a fishbone style pattern down the abdomen. Slings start out in more subdued brown tones and build into that signature orange coloration through successive molts.