Description
Ceratogyrus brachycephalus WF (wild form) from southern Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana) is a contender for the C. marshalli/C. darlingi fan base. We don’t see it as much as some of its cousins, but it seems to be gaining some in popularity.
Do you remember C. brachycephalus “hobby form?” The general consensus is that it was a hybrid. Perhaps C. brachycephalus has the WF designation in response to the imposter. Anyway, it’s a marvelous species with an understated presence among southern Africa’s baboon tarantulas. Females easily reach 4 inches.
Well-started spiderlings like these are past the most sensitive instar stages, but it’s still reasonable to keep them over slightly dampened substrate (1 part water + 10 parts dry substrate). Limit ventilation enough to allow some humidity to build. Over the next few molts they’ll acquire more drought tolerance. As they do, gradually decrease soil dampness and air humidity, perhaps adding a water dish as insurance against accidental dehydration.
Keep juveniles through adults on dry to semi-dry substrate.
Photos: 1,2-adult female (ArachnoEden); 3-immature female (ArachnoEden)
Care highlights:
- slightly dampened substrate for spiderings
- elevated humidity +/- water dish support
- room temperature (68-72F) up to 80F
- juveniles through adults can be kept on a drier substrate
- an opportunistic burrower, consider a hide
- consider savannah litter and plantings for enrichment
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