Ceratogyrus marshalli Female (6cm) - Straight Horned Baboon

Ceratogyrus marshalli, also known as Straight Horned Baboon, is one of the largest and most spectacular representatives of the genus Ceratogyrus. Its distinguishing feature, which sets it apart from the closely related C. darlingi, is the straight, vertically growing horn on the carapace. This spider impresses with its austere African appearance - dominated by ash gray, black and delicate light stripes on the legs. Behavior and venom: Like all "Old World" spiders, C. marshalli has no scabbing hairs, making it a very fast and defensive spider. Females of this size are already confident and do not hesitate to assume a defensive posture when threatened. This species has a strong venom, so it is recommended to breeders who already have experience with dynamic and aggressive African bird spiders. Breeding conditions: although it can dig in the wild, in a terrarium it usually exhibits an aboveground lifestyle, creating elaborate webbed structures around its hiding place. It requires a dry substrate (a mixture of peat and sand) and very good ventilation to avoid stagnant air. A piece of cork tube is ideal as a shelter. In the terrarium there should be a bowl with fresh water. The optimal breeding temperature is 26-28°C.