Citharischius crawshayi - King Baboon adult female

[Spider-man 2]

Seems she didn't waste any time!

 

[Blasphemy]

...You got her from Regal Reptiles didn't you? I saw that deal online...It made me want to move out and get my own house so I could get one!!!

Yes I got it from Regal. They have a very nice selection of Ts...I'll probably be getting something new again within a week

 

[Greg Wolfe]

King baboon...

These are the ultimate excavating machines. I have a one inch sling that I rarely see, too bad. Maybe when I retire in 20 years she will be big and grand like yours. Great photos! :}

 

[Blasphemy]

Seems she didn't waste any time!

Indeed she didn't! and oddly enough this morning I found the start of another burrow in the other corner...like 2 inches deep but it looks as if she got bored and abandoned it because she's back working on the borrow with the coconut hide on top

 

[Spider-man 2]

I don't believe they take 15-20 years to reach adulthood. A little exaggerated if you ask me.

 

[Blasphemy]

Yeah I think 4-7 years would be my guess

 

[Spider-man 2]

Yeah I think 4-7 years would be my guess

I'd have to say a little bit more. Maybe something around 5-10 years.

 

[Greg Wolfe]

Exaggerated...

I don't believe they take 15-20 years to reach adulthood. A little exaggerated if you ask me.

Yes, I exaggerated a little. If I may paraphrase that. I meant it will be years before my sweetie sling attains a legspan like this one. 5-7 years is about right.
Much to my dismay, many burrowers rarely present themselves. King Baboon and my Blue Fang burrow deep with extensive tunnels. But when they do appear I reach for my camera...

 

[Blasphemy]

Yes, I exaggerated a little. If I may paraphrase that. I meant it will be years before my sweetie sling attains a legspan like this one. 5-7 years is about right.
Much to my dismay, many burrowers rarely present themselves. King Baboon and my Blue Fang burrow deep with extensive tunnels. But when they do appear I reach for my camera...

Have you tried 'starting' a burrow in the corner so you can see them like I have illustrated in my burrow pics?

 

[gustavowright]

Ok guys ...i see ..their easy to care for as other burrowers...But what i meant is about feeding...these sp seems to eat quite a few....I mean at least when it's young..is that true???