Heteroscodra maculata (Togo Starburst Baboon)

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Old World Arboreal Tarantula

Not a beginner tarantula

 

Comments: 

• This baboon has a ghostly appearance with beautiful markings and is very secluded.

• It is reported that the toxin from this tarantula is stronger than most tarantulas.

• Because of its speed, defensiveness, and toxin, this species is not recommended as a beginner tarantula.

Temp/humidity: 

• Ideal temperature 24°-29°C and the humidity at 60%-70%.

• Keep the terrarium dry; but once every other month, moisten the substrate, then allow it to dry out completely.

Enclosure: 

• This is a arboreal tarantula, but as a spiderling or juvenile, they prefer to live on or close to the ground in captivity; put a twig in case it want to climb.

• When they get 7cm leg span give them a vertical branch or cork to climb upon.

• Therefore the enclosure should be taller than longer. 

• 3cm of substrate in vial, deli cup for spiderlings, and 5cm in a terrarium for sub-adult to adult.

Retreat/Hide: 

• A 24cm vertical bark leaned against the cage. 

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace.  

• This species is a excellent eater.  

Water Requirements:

• Glue a small container for water to the bark.

Growth Rate:

• This is a fast growing tarantula.

• Adult leg span 15cm

Temperament: 

• This is a secretive, but is a very fast moving spider. 

• It is very defensive also and will bite if provoked.

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