How difficult is it to keep Colombian Giant Redleg?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Colombian Giant Redleg?

The ideal temperature for Colombian Giant Redleg is 20〜26℃. Recommended humidity is 70〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Colombian Giant Redleg?

The average lifespan of Colombian Giant Redleg is Females up to about 20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Colombian Giant Redleg get?

Colombian Giant Redleg typically reaches 15-20cm leg span as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Colombian Giant Redleg?

The price of Colombian Giant Redleg varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Colombian Giant Redleg

Q: What should I feed Colombian Giant Redleg?

Colombian Giant Redleg feeds on: Live insects such as crickets and roaches; large individuals also take small lizards and mice. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Megaphobema robustum

A large terrestrial tarantula from Colombia with a jet-black body and vivid orange legs, reaching a leg span of 20cm. Its hind legs carry heavy spines, and when alarmed it spins its whole body and lashes out with them, a defence seen in no other genus.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

20〜26℃

Lifespan

Females up to about 20 years

Size

15-20cm leg span

Humidity

70〜80%

Diet

Live insects such as crickets and roaches; large individuals also take small lizards and mice

About

Megaphobema robustum is a large terrestrial tarantula of the Colombian tropical rainforest, reaching a leg span of 15-20 cm. Against a deep black carapace and abdomen, the legs apart from the femora are clothed in bright orange setae, making it one of the most strikingly coloured species in the genus. It shelters in burrows dug beneath fallen logs to escape daytime heat and is active at night. Rows of large spines arm the hind legs, and when threatened it extends all its legs, rotates its whole body and strikes at the aggressor with them, a defence not seen in related genera. It also kicks urticating setae. Room temperature is sufficient in captivity and supplementary heating or lighting is generally unnecessary. It burrows readily, so give deep substrate and maintain humidity with a water dish and occasional misting. It is nervous and tends to stay hidden, but rarely bites. Exports from its home country are closed, so it is seldom traded and rarely bred.

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