Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula | Megaphobema mesomelas (S) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: Costa Rica
• Natural habitat: cooler humid upland forest; terrestrial burrower
• Adult size: around 6–7 cm body length
• Lifespan: Females often 15–20+ years
• Difficulty level: Intermediate

Temperament & Handling

Can be defensive and may kick urticating hairs. Not a handling species.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Adult: about 45 × 30 × 30 cm

Temperature: 21–25 °C
Humidity: 70–80%
Substrate: 12–15 cm of slightly moist compactable substrate

Décor & hides: cork-bark hide and leaf litter

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and locusts.

Water: Fresh water dish; keep one area of substrate slightly moist.

Special Care

Avoid excessive heat. This species generally prefers cooler conditions than many tropical tarantulas.

Compatibility

Keep singly.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.