Pelinobius muticus 3/4”size 3 4 The king baboon tarantula is the largest and most gnarly tarantula from the African continent in the hobby. Reaching 9 inches as adults, these burrowing monsters are known for their loud stridulation, or hissing sound that they produce when they are annoyed. These are by far one of the most intimidating tarantulas when they are standing on their hind legs warning to keep your distance. Described in 1885 by German entomologist Ferdinand