Megaphobema velvetosoma
Megaphobema • Theraphosidae
A large, velvety rainforest-floor tarantula from Ecuador and Peru — a nocturnal ambush hunter that can be quite defensive, so best kept hands-off. Wants a humid, well-decorated terrestrial setup (moist substrate, leaf litter, a hide) and a water dish. New World, so urticating hairs are its main defense; venom is not medically significant. Intermediate due to temperament rather than care complexity.
Temperature
72-80°F
Humidity
65-80%
Prey size: —
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
6-7 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Ecuador and Peru (Amazon rainforest floor)
Temperament
can be defensive; nocturnal ambush hunter
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