Untimely tarantula death, but need help with identification

[farslayer9]

I've had a death in the family I relocated one of my tarantulas to a larger enclosure due to his size. However, at some point, and it wasn't during the transfer because I kept an eye on him, he managed to get between the mesh lid and the tank and got squished. I was devastated when I found him. I want to get a replacement of the same type, but I've questioned his type ever since I bought him last year. I was told he was a starburst, but I don't think that's correct. I have a very large ornamental baboon and I was told he was actually called a starburst. So I've attached some pics of my loss and I was hoping someone could give me a positive ID on him. I'm not an expert, but I've kept tarantulas, frogs, scorpions, reptiles, saltwater and freshwater fish, for over a decade and non-fish wise, I've had only two deaths. One was a curly hair maile who was six years old and now this little guy. I just feel that if I get another of the same kind that I'd feel batter.

Thanks in advance,

Richard

 

[CAcowgirl]

I'm of no use as I don't know those species and the visuals aren't familiar to me. Hope you can get some good input. If not, I'd definitely peruse the internet and local shows to see if you find a similar animal. I understand how sad it is to lose one. I'll probably never recover from losing one of mine a few years ago.

 

[Enn49]

I hope this helps this was my late male Heteroscodra maculata commonly known as the Togo Starburst Baboon.

 

[farslayer9]

That's it!!! That's what the guy told me it was but the name had rubbed off of the glass so I lost the name. Now I remember him telling me that, thank you so much! Is it acceptable on this forum to discuss where to buy tarantulas? Some forums don't allow it.

 

[Enn49]

That's it!!! That's what the guy told me it was but the name had rubbed off of the glass so I lost the name. Now I remember him telling me that, thank you so much! Is it acceptable on this forum to discuss where to buy tarantulas? Some forums don't allow it.

Yes we have a review section for recommendations or complaints.

 

[farslayer9]

Ugh. Not it. Mine was almost completely gray That pic shows what looks like my ornamental baboon.