{"product_id":"brachionopus-pretoriae-baboon-spider-sling","title":"Brachionopus pretoriae - Baboon Spider (Sling)","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"99\" data-section-id=\"qnxcuw\"\u003eA Rare South African Gem for Serious Keepers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"155\"\u003eBrachionopus pretoriae Sling\u003c\/strong\u003e is a truly special addition to any tarantula collection — a \u003cstrong data-end=\"294\" data-start=\"248\"\u003elocally native South African baboon spider\u003c\/strong\u003e that offers a unique, naturalistic keeping experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eUnlike the more docile beginner species, this tarantula brings a \u003cstrong data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"416\"\u003emore authentic, wild behaviour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: fast, secretive, and fascinating to observe. If you're ready to level up your tarantula journey, this species delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"584\" data-start=\"581\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"620\" data-start=\"586\" data-section-id=\"1kkpmy5\"\u003eWhy You'll Love This Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"621\" data-section-id=\"1ncrtig\"\u003e🇿🇦 \u003cstrong data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eLocal South African species\u003c\/strong\u003e – highly sought-after and unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"695\" data-section-id=\"q5j9ru\"\u003e🕳️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"701\"\u003eFascinating burrower\u003c\/strong\u003e – creates intricate underground homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"766\" data-section-id=\"2lg599\"\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"770\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; responsive\u003c\/strong\u003e – exciting for experienced 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pretoriae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1047\" data-section-id=\"14cl4cm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baboon Spider (Pretoria Baboon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1100\" data-section-id=\"jxdgcc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1102\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (Gauteng \u0026amp; surrounding regions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1161\" data-section-id=\"qsh0mr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1178\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±10–12 cm leg span\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1200\" data-section-id=\"5dddkr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive, fast, reclusive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1248\" data-section-id=\"w2usll\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1268\" data-section-id=\"dkhvrh\"\u003eFemales: ±12–15 years (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1329\" data-start=\"1308\" data-section-id=\"1py9wfw\"\u003eMales: ±3–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1334\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1336\" data-section-id=\"120b3ep\"\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; Setup Guide (By Life Stage)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1383\" data-section-id=\"77uvtl\"\u003eSling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1463\" data-start=\"1393\" data-section-id=\"sc1is8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1409\" data-start=\"1395\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small terrestrial\/burrowing vial or sling enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1464\" data-section-id=\"1syixgl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1486\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 cm (slightly compacted for burrowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1531\" data-section-id=\"1r68o2u\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1533\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-started burrow or angled cork bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1585\" data-section-id=\"1353zqu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species feels safest underground — give it depth from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1678\" data-start=\"1666\" data-section-id=\"479axw\"\u003eJuvenile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1679\" data-section-id=\"1ynexmb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1681\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small terrestrial enclosure with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003edeep substrate focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1756\" data-section-id=\"4hihiw\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1789\" data-section-id=\"1jkp3sl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1791\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark hide angled into substrate to encourage burrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1875\" data-start=\"1862\" data-section-id=\"1bvkox3\"\u003eSub-Adult\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1876\" data-section-id=\"1cril81\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium enclosure with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eample digging space\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1941\" data-section-id=\"62eh1g\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1963\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eSubstrate Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"1975\" data-section-id=\"1i94kq4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1987\" data-start=\"1977\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable burrow structure + minimal disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2037\" data-section-id=\"70k72m\"\u003eAdult\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2115\" data-start=\"2047\" data-section-id=\"1bz80ym\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2049\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial burrowing setup (floor 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data-end=\"2346\" data-start=\"2325\"\u003eIdeal Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2377\" data-start=\"2349\" data-section-id=\"5p99ns\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 22–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2378\" data-section-id=\"9nxrva\"\u003e💧 Humidity: Moderate (50–65%) with a slightly moist lower layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2447\" data-section-id=\"1h9qmlv\"\u003e🌬️ Ventilation: Good airflow is essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2500\" data-section-id=\"at0mb7\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2564\" data-start=\"2522\" data-section-id=\"1k0ndho\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2533\" data-start=\"2524\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, mealworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2589\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2587\" data-start=\"2566\"\u003eFeeding Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2590\" data-section-id=\"1glzodt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eSlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 times per week (small prey)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2670\" data-start=\"2638\" data-section-id=\"1dssr9b\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2654\" data-start=\"2640\"\u003eJuveniles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2706\" data-start=\"2671\" data-section-id=\"1yk46vr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2673\"\u003eSub-adults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 7–10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2739\" data-start=\"2707\" data-section-id=\"e1kj4c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2709\"\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2830\" data-start=\"2741\"\u003eThese spiders are enthusiastic feeders but prefer to hunt from their burrow entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2835\" data-start=\"2832\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2863\" data-start=\"2837\" data-section-id=\"1mhl6yz\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2943\" data-start=\"2864\"\u003eThis is \u003cstrong data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2872\"\u003enot a beginner species\u003c\/strong\u003e — and that's exactly what makes it exciting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3113\" data-start=\"2945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2987\" data-start=\"2945\" data-section-id=\"13ywqmi\"\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; defensive when threatened\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3027\" data-start=\"2988\" 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