The baboon spiders are large, with a body size varying from 13-90 mm. They are very hairy and their colour varies between hues of brown, grey, yellow to black. The carapace is frequently decorated with radiating bands while the abdomen has variegated markings. They are easily recognized by their large size, strong, hairy bodies, and the thick pad of hair present ventrally on the last two leg segments.

The baboon spiders are ground living animals and construct silk-lined burrows or retreats under stones and rocks. They use their chelicerae, fangs and pedipalps to excavate the burrows. They are found in a variety of habitats such as dry acacia scrubland, grassland or savanna woodland. In arid regions their burrows are usually deep to provide them protection from high temperatures. They are predominantly nocturnal sit-and-wait hunters and most species await the approach of prey within the entrance of their burrows.

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