Is This a M. Robustum?

[pitbulllady]

This is the spider I bought a few months ago, which was sold as a "Blood-Leg", and was shipped with no padding whatsoever in the deli cup. She arrived badly damaged, with one back leg completely off, and the last two-three joints of two other legs broken off, plus a small tear in her abdomen. Somehow, this girl survived, and moulted a few days ago. She has regenerated that missing leg and the lost parts of the others, though these regenerated parts are still very small. However, I do not think that she is an Aphonopelma bicoloratum at all, but a Megaphobema robustum . Her carapace is now black, unlike any A. bicoloratum's I've ever seen, and her rear legs(with the exception of the new one)are really thick. She still is a pretty calm T, though, unlike everything I've read about this species. Here is a pic-let me know what y'all think in regards to identity. Sorry the pic is so tiny, but the "Attachment Manager" won't let me upload anything over 100 kb's.

pitbulllady

 

[gustavowright]

:drool: Definately it's not Aphonopelma....The other one..Colombian giant, im not so sure....but it's an incredible spider indeed...congrats.

 

[rosehaired1979]

it does look like M.robustum sorry you didn't get the female A.bicoloratum u wanted

 

[pitbulllady]

OH, well, I'm just happy she made it; there were several times I really didn't think she'd pull through. I will be even happier once she starts eating, since that's usually a good sign they're finally out of the woods. As long as she is healthy and keeps a fairly good attitude, I won't complain!

pitbulllady

 

[manville]

I would agree with the rest too...M robustum

 

[Schlyne]

It does look like an M. robustum. If it really is, you got one heck of a deal M. robustum are much more expensive than A. bicoloratum.

 

[Greg Wolfe]

M. Robustum...

WOW!!! If that is not M. Robustum then shoot me. :drool:

 

[robustum]

HI @all,
i love megaphobemas, you know
i think its M,robustum,
you have another pic with this spider?
best regards Jürgen

 

[tmanjim]

at this point it doesn't matter what it is, what matters is you saved her and she looks like she is doing great, woo hoo, congrats

 

[evil_educator]

it is and m. robustum. Nice spider!!

 

[bonesmama]

I'M SO HAPPY SHE MADE IT!!!!! :worship: :clap: I've thought about this T often! They are truly amazing....and congrats to you for helping her pull through!! BTW--I remember how worried you were because she was supposed to be close to a molt...do you think she postponed it for awhile until she had enough strength to make it through? It's been awhile since you received her. AND--she's gorgeous!! :}