Order Araneae Family Theraphosidae Scientific name Megaphobema robustum Rank Species | Subfamily Theraphosinae Higher classification Megaphobema | |
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Similar Megaphobema, Megaphobema mesomelas, Grammostola actaeon, Grammostola grossa, Acanthoscurria brocklehursti | ||
Megaphobema robustum colombian giant red leg care sheet
Megaphobema robustum, known as the Colombian giant tarantula or Colombian giant redleg, has a span of 6 to 8 inches. Found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Brazil near logs, it will eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards and various mice. It is known for its defensive behavior.
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