Ceratogyrus bechuanicus
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| Ceratogyrus bechuanicus Purcell, 1902 |
Ceratogyrus bechuanicus (commonly called Burst Horned Baboon or Straight Horn Tarantula) is a theraphosid spider from southern Africa, mainly Botswana. They reach a body length of about 5 cm and are grey-brown to black. The peltidium features a black foveal horn.
C. bechuanicus is the most common Ceratogyrus species held in captivity, although it is rather aggressive and fast. It is important to keep the peat dry. This is a species from a very arid habitat; it cannot cope with too much moisture, and might die from a fungal infection.
