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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Colombian Giant Redleg
Megaphobema robustum
Also known asMegaphobema
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Colombia
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 16–20 cm
- Temperament
- Defensive / nervous
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible but may retreat quickly
- Burrowing
- Provide a large hide and moderate substrate depth
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A large and attractive species known for dramatic defensive behaviour. Provide space, secure hides and avoid unnecessary disturbance.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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