- Also known as the Ornamental Baboon, Togo Starburst, and Togo Stout Hind-legged Starburst Baboon.
- This Old World arboreal tarantula is from the West coast of Africa, near Ghana, Togo, & Cameroon.
- Their adult size is 4.5 - 5" and they are quite stocky for an arboreal.
- They are defensive and quick, but generally very shy. They would much rather flee than bite.
- Younger ones may spend a fair amount of time on and IN the ground.
- They are aggressive feeders that will tackle prey many times larger than themselves.
- Overall they're grayish-tan with mottled black and spots, and lengthened leg hairs give them a fluffy appearance.
- he-tuh-ruh-SKAH-druh maak-yuh-LAH-tuh
- This Old World arboreal tarantula is from the West coast of Africa, near Ghana, Togo, & Cameroon.
- Their adult size is 4.5 - 5" and they are quite stocky for an arboreal.
- They are defensive and quick, but generally very shy. They would much rather flee than bite.
- Younger ones may spend a fair amount of time on and IN the ground.
- They are aggressive feeders that will tackle prey many times larger than themselves.
- Overall they're grayish-tan with mottled black and spots, and lengthened leg hairs give them a fluffy appearance.
- he-tuh-ruh-SKAH-druh maak-yuh-LAH-tuh