King Baboon
Citharischius crawshayi

The King Baboon is the second largest tarantula on the African continent. These animals should, however, be more accurately named the Queen Baboon, because the 8-inch or greater adults are all female. Males of this species are small in comparison, reaching no more than a 5-inch leg span. When provoked, King Baboons will rear-up on their pencil thick back legs and hiss loudly.