Megaphobema mesomelas
Megaphobema • Theraphosidae
**Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula** — Distinguished by its vivid red-orange leg coloration and black body, similar in appearance to Brachypelma species but from Central America. A beautiful display animal that is rarer in the hobby than its relatives.
Care is similar to M. robustum: warm and humid conditions with a moist substrate layer. Provide deep enough substrate (3-4 inches) for opportunistic burrowing and a cork hide. M. mesomelas tends to be more defensive than similar-looking Brachypelma, particularly slings and juveniles.
A solid intermediate choice for keepers wanting a large, colorful terrestrial species with a different geographic origin than the commonly kept Mexican Brachypelma.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: Appropriately sized prey (up to 2/3 body length)
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
5.5-7 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Costa Rica, Panama
Temperament
defensive
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