Togo Starburst Baboon (Heteroscodra maculata) Care Sheet

Are tarantulas aggressive?

The Togo Starburst Baboon tarantula is quite different to many of the more popular pet tarantulas. Whilst species like the Blue Baboon and King Baboon have gained in popularity at least thanks to their coloration, the Starburst Baboon is rather more muted. Look a little more closely, however, and this subtle appearance is actually very …

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King Baboon (Pelinobius muticus) Tarantula Care Sheet

The King Baboon is arguably one of the most impressive of all the tarantulas. It is considered to be the largest tarantula found in Africa. While some articles claim that big adult females attain legspans of up to 8” across in truth my biggest specimens are closer to 7″ and are many years old. Alongside …

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