Megaphobema robustum
The Megaphobema robustum, commonly known as the Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula, is a unique and striking species admired for its vibrant appearance. It features a bold contrast of reddish-orange legs and a dark, velvety body, giving it an unmistakable look. With a leg span of up to 7 inches, it is a larger tarantula that draws attention in any collection. This species is particularly appealing to enthusiasts for its impressive size and distinctive coloration, making it a fascinating addition for those looking to showcase an exotic and visually captivating tarantula.
The Megaphobema robustum, commonly known as the Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula, is a unique and striking species admired for its vibrant appearance. It features a bold contrast of reddish-orange legs and a dark, velvety body, giving it an unmistakable look. With a leg span of up to 7 inches, it is a larger tarantula that draws attention in any collection. This species is particularly appealing to enthusiasts for its impressive size and distinctive coloration, making it a fascinating addition for those looking to showcase an exotic and visually captivating tarantula.
The Megaphobema robustum, commonly known as the Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula, is a unique and striking species admired for its vibrant appearance. It features a bold contrast of reddish-orange legs and a dark, velvety body, giving it an unmistakable look. With a leg span of up to 7 inches, it is a larger tarantula that draws attention in any collection. This species is particularly appealing to enthusiasts for its impressive size and distinctive coloration, making it a fascinating addition for those looking to showcase an exotic and visually captivating tarantula.
What's the ideal diet for a Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula?
All Tarantulas can eat a variety of feeders. Stick to crickets, dubia roaches, silkworms, horned worms occasionally, and a superworm or mealworm as the occasional treat!
How should I keep a Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula?
For this particular creature, you can start with the Terrestrial Terrain small enclosure if under a ¼in -1.2in Spiderling (sling), and when they get to be about 1in the size, you will want to either go to the Terrestrial Terrain Medium, or Terrestrial Terrain Large enclosure. Feed them as slings once a week, twice if their opisthosoma (abdomen) looks small, but if the opisthosoma is wider than their prosoma (pneumothorax) then wait a couple of days to feed. For juveniles or adults, stick to feeding once a week, nothing larger than their opisthosoma. Make sure to keep a water dish at all times full, wider and deeper is preferred.
How long could a Colombian Giant Red Leg Tarantula live?
Females are believed to live upwards of 15+ years in captivity, and even males can live upwards of 5 years of age. All estimates are based on multiple sources.
Some photos provided by iNaturalist, credit to:
Edwin Rivera Millán, some rights reserved (CC BY)
