Abdomegaphobema (ex Megaphobema) mesomelas (Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula)

Abdomegaphobema (ex Megaphobema) mesomelas (Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula)

This species develops into a deep black adult with bold red to orange leg banding that stands out more sharply than similar species. Generally docile and slow-moving, it makes a manageable species compared to more reactive new world tarantulas. Grab this hardy new world tarantula for sale if you want striking color paired with genuinely easy care.

Why do hobbyists keep Abdomegaphobema mesomelas?

• Stunning Coloration: A deep black adult body with bold red to orange leg banding, sharper and more defined than similar species.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and slow-moving, a manageable species compared to more reactive new world terrestrials.
• Great Feeding Response: A consistent feeder with predictable habits, centered mostly around feeding and occasional repositioning.

How should Abdomegaphobema mesomelas be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches a maximum leg span of around 5 to 6 inches, with a stout build and steady, deliberate movement.
• Enclosure: Provide a terrestrial setup with about 3 times the leg span as floor space and 2 times the leg span as height, with substrate depth around the leg span to allow for natural retreat use and light burrowing.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Moderate, keeping the substrate lightly damp without letting it fully dry out.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Generally docile and slow-moving, relying more on burrows and ground retreats than visible web structures, and quick to retreat rather than react.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Minimal Webbing: This species relies more on burrows and ground retreats than visible silk structures, so don't expect heavy webbing.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.