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Quick Answer: Heteroscodra maculata, the Togo Starburst Baboon, is an advanced Old World arboreal from West Africa. Tall arboreal enclosure, 76-84°F, 70-80% RH, cork bark tube anchor. No urticating hairs. Medically significant venom — extremely fast defensive species. Experienced keepers only. Download the free care sheet PDF. Shop Togo Starburst Baboon Introduction Heteroscodra maculata, the Togo Starburst Baboon, is an Old World arboreal from the tropical forests of West Africa — Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Cameroon. It occupies tree hollows and bark crevices, building dense silk tube retreats that it defends aggressively. The species takes its common name from the...

Quick Answer: Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, the Green Bottle Blue (GBB), needs a dry arboreal enclosure (40-60% RH — lower than most tarantulas), 75-85°F, and a permanent water dish. Bone-dry substrate is critical. Heavy webber, beginner to intermediate, one of the most visually striking tarantulas in the hobby. Download the free care sheet PDF. Shop Green Bottle Blue Introduction Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens, the Green Bottle Blue, is one of the most visually spectacular tarantulas in the hobby and one of the few species where the coloration description actually undersells the real thing. A mature specimen shows a vivid green carapace, deep blue legs,...

Quick Answer: Omothymus violaceopes, the Singapore Blue, is a massive Old World arboreal from Malaysia and Singapore reaching 9+ inches legspan. It needs a tall arboreal enclosure (18"+ height for adults), 78-86°F, and 70-80% RH. Old World venom — medically significant. Advanced keepers only. Download the free care sheet PDF. Shop Singapore Blue Introduction Omothymus violaceopes, commonly known as the Singapore Blue, is one of the largest tarantulas in the world and one of the most visually arresting. Adult females regularly exceed 9 inches legspan. Males are significantly smaller but compensate with intense iridescent blue coloration across the legs that...

QUICK ANSWER — WHAT DOES NEOHOLOTHELE INCEI NEED? N. incei needs a terrestrial enclosure (8"W x 8"D x 6"H for adults) with 4–5 inches of substrate, a cork bark flat or hide for its tube web anchor, temperatures of 72–82°F, humidity of 65–75% RH, a permanent water dish, and prey every 7–10 days for adults. Both the Olive and Gold color forms share identical care requirements. Enclosure: Wide terrestrial, cork bark hide required Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C) daytime Humidity: 65–75% RH — tropical lowland species Feeding: Every 7–10 days (adults); every 4–5 days (slings) Experience level: Intermediate Olive and Gold forms:...

QUICK ANSWER — WHAT DOES POECILOTHERIA METALLICA NEED? P. metallica needs a tall arboreal enclosure (minimum 12"W x 12"D x 18"H for adults), cork bark tube anchor points for web systems, temperatures of 75–85°F, humidity of 65–75% RH, a permanent water dish at the base, and prey every 10–14 days for adults. It does not tolerate handling. This species requires an experienced keeper. Enclosure: Tall arboreal, cross-ventilated, cork bark required Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C) daytime Humidity: 65–75% RH — tropical monsoonal species Feeding: Every 10–14 days (adults); every 4–5 days (slings) Experience level: Advanced — not appropriate for beginners Venom: Old...