Togo Starburst (Heteroscodra Maculata)

Heteroscodra maculata is an “Old World” species of tarantula. This species native to West Africa and is found primarily in Togo and Ghana from Asia and Europe. This species common name is Togo starburst.

Heteroscodra maculata specimens are quite fast, defensive and possess medically significant venom. As these are old-world species, they do not possess urticating hairs, which further encourages them to bite as a primary defense. They are an arboreal species, though younger specimens have been noted to burrow during their first few months of life.