Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula' Tarantula

Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula'

The Xenesthis sp. megascopula is a rare terrestrial South American giant that combines color and size into one incredible species. Males feature a stunning bright pink body and legs, while females show gorgeous pink highlights all over the carapace (head), body, and legs. The name 'megascopula' comes from an enlarged section of the tarantula's anatomy on the legs called the scopula, referring to the last two segments of the legs. Grab this new world tarantula for sale if you want a true giant with genuine rarity behind it.

Why do hobbyists keep Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula'?

• Sexual Dimorphism: Males show a stunning bright pink body and legs, while females carry gorgeous pink highlights across the carapace, body, and legs.
• Large Size: An impressive 8 inch adult leg span puts this firmly in giant "bird eating" territory.
• Rare in the Hobby: A genuinely rare South American giant that combines size and color in one species.

How should Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula' be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: This species needs real room to roam, so plan for an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a roomy hide included.
• Temperature: Keep on the cooler side, between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: This species prefers higher humidity than many other new world terrestrials, reflecting its mountainous South American origin.
• 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 calm but can be skittish when frightened, more likely to retreat than stand its ground.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Slow to Mature: Due to its very large size, this species can take 4 to 5 years to mature, even for males.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.