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SpiderMAP:		7771
Province:		Laikipia
Country:		Kenya
Locus:		0037AA
Observer:		Melanie Botterill ; Edward Botterill ; Daisy Taylor-Botterill
Date of record:		2017-10-25
Number of photos:		2
Notes:		Personally, I am not at all phased by spiders. I used to keep tarantulas. However, my family do not share my view. We seem to far away from the southern areas for it to be a baboon spider, but any information would be helpful. This spider is quite bold and hangs around the door frame, and won't be shoo'd away.
Last updated:		2020-03-31 18:25:14
Sp. code:		700650
Species name:		Pterinochilus sp.
Common name:
Family:		Theraphosidae
Record status:		ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:
Institution:		ADU-UCT
Record URL:		https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=SpiderMAP-7771
Links:		• Locus: Summary \| Records • Species: Records \| Distribution map

Comment number:		1
By:		Zarek Cockar
Comment:		Possibly P. chordatus. Baboon Spiders are quite adaptable and are found in Kenya everywhere from deserts to mid-altitude forest and woodland. Plenty of Baboon spiders in/around Nanyuki area. Generally considered harmless, they do still have venom, and their fangs are quite large, so a bit would still hurt. Unlikely to cause any major issues, though. Enjoy having them around, and try to get some more photos, please. Try using a camera with a macro function and a flash, so you can see more detail.
Date:		2018-01-23 14:11:39
Species name:		Pterinochilus sp.
Species code:		700650