Your first arboreal is the beginning of something beautiful.
HUMIDITY
TEMPERATURE
EXTREME ADVANCED
LEG SPAN
ORIGIN
13–15cm
60–75%
21–25°C
WEST AFRICA
Stromatopelma calceatum, commonly known as the Feather-Leg Baboon Tarantula, is found in West Africa. It is infamous for its extreme speed, aggressive temperament, and highly potent venom. With a striking cryptic pattern that provides natural camouflage and dense leg feathering, this species is one of the most advanced tarantulas to keep and is strictly recommended for experienced keepers only. Its highly defensive and will not hesitate to bite when disturbed. This is not a tarantula to handle under any circumstances. is known for its aggressive nature, unmatched speed, and potent venom. Bites from this species are known to cause severe pain, muscle cramping, sweating, nausea, and intense localized swelling. Even compared to other Old World arboreals like Poecilotheria and Heteroscodra maculata, this species is uniquely defensive, it will stand its ground and strike repeatedly if disturbed.
