{"product_id":"xenesthis-sp-megascopula-tarantula-3","title":"Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula' Tarantula 3\"","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenesthis sp. 'Megascopula'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males show a stunning bright pink body and legs, while females carry gorgeous pink highlights across the carapace, body, and legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e An impressive 8 inch adult leg span puts this firmly in giant \"bird eating\" territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely rare South American giant that combines size and color in one species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Xenesthis sp. 'Megascopula' be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 8 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep on the cooler side, between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species prefers higher humidity than many other new world terrestrials, reflecting its mountainous South American origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally calm but can be skittish when frightened, more likely to retreat than stand its ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow to Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its very large size, this species can take 4 to 5 years to mature, even for males.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited USA","offers":[{"title":"","offer_id":54342202589503,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Xenesthis-Colombia-Megascop.jpg?v=1770729535","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/xenesthis-sp-megascopula-tarantula-3","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}