Difficulty level 8 - extremely fast, recommended for experienced keepers
It comes from Ghana and Benin, highly appreciated for its colours
Arboreal, requires a tall enclosure with good airflow
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Heteroscodra maculata, also known by the common name of Togo Starburst Baboon, is an Old World tarantula native to Ghana and Togo. Voracious and fast-moving, it is recommended for experienced keepers. It develops its characteristic coloration in adulthood.
SIZE: S – 1.5/2 cm.
SEX: Not sexed
FOUND IN: Togo, Benin, Ghana
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: temperature between 25-26 degrees Celsius during the day and 20-22 degrees Celsius at night, humidity must be around 70 to 75%
DIET: Feeder insects suitable for the current size of the tarantula (crickets, cockroaches, larvae)
SETUP: Terrarium or faunabox 30x30x50, developed in height, 7-10 cm substrate composed of peat or coconut fiber, the use of multiple natural decorations and foliage is recommended to provide an adequate shelter for the spider, the bowl with water must always be available.
HABITS: Arboreal Tarantula, in nature it hides among the depths of palm trees
BEHAVIOR: Tarantula with an unpredictable and nervous attitude, these behavioral characteristics make it a complex arachnid recommended for the most experienced
GROWTH RATE: Quite fast, being a voracious predator
LIFESPAN: Females live about 12 years in captivity, with some specimens reaching 15, reaching sexual maturity in about 2 to 3 years.
STATUS CITES: no
Specific References
Complete BIOACTIVE kit for the breeding of a tarantula, of medium management and medium size
Ability to choose various types of tarantulas, tropical or desert environments
Live food set, heating mat, included in each kit (even single)
You can also combine the Skylight LED lighting system in the kit **
565ml full kit for Spiderling or Scorpling
Removable cover, with sterile air and air filter!
Live food dose for sling
Aggression level 8 - for experienced terrariophiles
Size L - about 7-8 cm and medium growth
It comes from Ghana and Benin, highly appreciated for its colouring
Arboricola, requires tall and spacious terrari
Very rare
Aggressive level 2 - low, harmless to humans
Widespread in Morocco
dry setup
Aggression level 2 - docile but very fast and unpredictable
Size s - about 2 and medium growth
Terricola with digger habits
Difficulty level 3 - low; suitable for beginners
Terrestrial/Opportunistic
Slow growing and easy to care for
Cites B Certificate
Aggressive level 4 - voracious but docile species
Size M - about 5-6 cm and high growth
Tropical Terricular
VERY RARE - Recently discovered, in 2019, among the most beautiful collectible tarantulas
Aggressiveness level 2 - Of medium management, with a docile and non-aggressive temperament
Origin in Borneo and Malaysia, within small ravines
CB specimens (very rare, being forbidden to capture or import from their places of origin)
RARITA ' - is one of the most sought after and expensive varieties in the industry
Level aggression 5 - rather nervous and defensive with the classic posture
Widespread South Africa
Tarantola ditch, needs special care and not suitable for newbies
RARITA ' - It is not easily found on the market compared to others of the same family
Aggressive level 8 - medium/high, assumes the classic defensive posture if threatened
Widespread in various areas of Brazil and Suriname
Tarantola characterized by the coloration on the legs, similar to human bones
Difficulty level 3 - voracious and easy to care for
Medium growth rate, native to the forests of Brazil
Terrestrial, among the most resistant, it reaches large size
Aggressive level 5 - character rather nervous but not always aggressive
Widespread in Brazil and surrounding areas
Rather voracious, it reaches a size of up to 17 cm
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