Abdomegaphobema (ex Megaphobema) mesomelas (Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula) Old World but with the coloration of

but with the coloration of a "purple pink toe" spiderling almost

rats and snakes on the forest floor

drier environments compared to tropical species and are relatively slow-growing

Spiderlings hatch large with a slightly different coloration of a stark red abdomen and a black body and legs

Because this species relies more on substrate and retreats rather than webbing

Abdomegaphobema (ex Megaphobema) mesomelas (Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula) Old World but with the coloration ofAbdomegaphobema mesomelas (Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula) Abdomegaphobema mesomelas, commonly known as the Costa Rican Red Leg Tarantula, is a striking New World species from Costa Rica known for its bold, high contrast coloration and generally docile temperament. As a spiderling, it begins with a more muted brown base color, lighter pinkish hairs, and distinctly pink feet that stand out against the rest of the legs. As it transitions into the