{"product_id":"heteroscodra-maculata-togo-starburst-tarantula-0-5-weekly-deals","title":"Heteroscodra maculata (Togo Starburst Tarantula) 0.5\" WEEKLY DEAL","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeteroscodra maculata (Togo Starburst Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Togo Starburst is one of the most beautifully patterned Old World arboreals out there, an African species that relies on camouflage rather than bright color to stand out. Slings start out an olive green to golden brown, gradually shifting into the frosty gray adult look marked with a bold black starburst pattern across the carapace (head) and mottled black and gray markings down the abdomen and legs. This is a striking old world tarantula for sale for experienced keepers who want a genuinely dramatic display species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Heteroscodra maculata?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A frosty gray, black, and white starburst pattern across the carapace and body that reads almost like natural camouflage against tree bark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Webber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds extensive web systems throughout its enclosure, especially once it settles into a vertical retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Grower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows at a solid pace for an old world arboreal, giving keepers real, visible progress between molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Display Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e An active hunter that spends real time visible near its retreat rather than staying permanently out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Heteroscodra maculata be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 5 to 6 inches at full leg span, a solidly built arboreal with noticeably stocky rear legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an arboreal species, provide an enclosure roughly 2 times the leg span as footprint and 3 times the leg span as height, with cork bark or branches to climb and a hollow or tube for a retreat. Good ventilation with minimal escape routes is important, this species is a capable escape artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-82°F, reflecting this species' warm West African origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-80%, misted regularly without letting the substrate pool with water. Good ventilation helps keep things from turning stagnant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide a shallow water dish placed in an elevated position if possible. This is more natural for arboreal species and helps prevent crickets from falling in and drowning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast and alert, quick to retreat or react when startled. It carries a medically significant bite typical of old world species, so this is a display only animal. We do not encourage or recommend handling with any of our tarantulas, old world species especially.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamouflage Coloring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The starburst pattern isn't just decorative, it mirrors the look of bark and lichen in this species' native habitat, which is part of why it's so hard to spot in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Setup Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is known for quick, sudden movement, so a well ventilated enclosure with no gaps or weak points is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100643344703,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-13at9.56.54AM_2.jpg?v=1786629787","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/heteroscodra-maculata-togo-starburst-tarantula-0-5-weekly-deals","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}