Hysterocrates gigas (Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula) Size:0.5-.75" This large colorful genus of

This large colorful genus of tarantulas are considered by many to be the "Bugatti of Bird Eaters" due to both the males and females of evert species exhibiting bright pink highlights when they mature

Slings are notably hardy for an arboreal Old World

Native to South America

These animals also do fine at 65-75°F

with occasional nighttime appearances near the burrow entrance

Hysterocrates gigas (Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula) Size:0.5-.75" This large colorful genus ofHysterocrates gigas (Cameroon Red Baboon Tarantula) for sale This is perhaps one of the strangest species in the hobby. Many hobbyists love this species for their communal friendly behavior and the fact that they will often dive into water to avoid predators and can remain there for extended periods of time. Even captivity, some hobbyists have noticed these tarantulas actually dive into water features they have in the terrariums.