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This is a specific care sheet for Colombian Giants (Megaphobema robustum), for more in this genus see Category:Megaphobema.
Known as the Colombian Giant Tarantula, this species is a very large and beautiful tarantula. They are a very popular species for advanced collectors, but they can be expensive. Colombian Giant Tarantulas are known for their unusual defensive behaviours. These tarantulas are able to flick urticating hairs and bite, like most New World tarantula species. They will also stretch out their legs, and bob up and down as a first effort to scare away or intimidate any prceived threat. If that doesn't work, then Colombian Giant Tarantulas will then spin in a circle while whipping their legs around trying to hit the predator with the sharp spikes on their back legs. The Colombian Giant Tarantula is an amazing and unique tarantula species.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
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| Regions Found:
| Brazil, Colombia
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| Class:
| Terrestrial
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| Longevity:
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| Adult Size:
| 15-20cm
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| Temperament:
| Aggressive
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| Urticating Hairs:
| Yes
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| Venom Potency:
| Unknown
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| Megaphobema robustum Housing Requirements
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| Tarantula Housing:
| Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
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| Temperature:
| 21-26°C (69.8-78.8°F)
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| Humidity:
| 75%
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| Special Requirements:
| No special requirements.
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| Breeding Megaphobema robustum Tarantulas
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| Breeding Difficulty:
| Unknown
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| Egg sac size:
| Unknown
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| Danger to Male:
| Probable sexual cannibalism
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| Megaphobema robustum Diet
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
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| Recommended Pet Supplies for Megaphobema robustum
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