Hysterocrates laticeps, or the Nigerian Rust-leg tarantula, is a beautiful baboon species from parts of nigeria and cameroon. They are a fossorial species meaning that they will create extensive underground burrows in which they will spend almost all of their time. They come from areas that are seasonally dry so this species can tolerate drier environments but humidity should not drop below 60% in captivity.
Taxonomic Classification- Kingdom:
- Phylum:
- Class: Euchelicerata
- Order: Araneae
- Family: Theraphosidae
- Sub Family:
- Genus: Hysterocrates
- Species: laticeps
