Megaphobema sp. Mesomelas

[taranbandido]

Good morning..Ask if there are colleagues in the forum who have this species of the genus and what problem exists with it..Is it almost extinct? Is there a particular problem? In any case, colleagues, I would appreciate some photos of it. This species is not too much to ask for... Without further ado, Diego...

 

[angelarachnid]

Are you a member of the British Tarantula Society?

There is an article in the current journal regarding the new genus Abdomegaphobema, and a couple of years back an article by Eddy Hijmensen on distribution climate etc.

The World Spider Catalogue has the latest Taxonomical paper covering the new genus.

R

 

[mack1855]

Good morning..Ask if there are colleagues in the forum who have this species of the genus and what problem exists with it..Is it almost extinct? Is there a particular problem? In any case, colleagues, I would appreciate some photos of it. This species is not too much to ask for... Without further ado, Diego...

Just go to the genus Megaphobema in media.
Lots of pics.
Costa Rica no longer allows exports,so captive bred are pretty much the only source for mesomelas.They have shown up on several retail sites in the last month or so.

 

[Charliemum]

@The Spider House pretty sure you keep this beautiful girl

 

[l4nsky]

This is a species that doesn't adapt well to a captive environment. For every specimen that has successfully adjusted to captivity, I would wager several dozen perished. Full disclosure, I would like to work with this species in the future and I do believe they will become hardier and well adjusted when we get to the F4+ generation of captives, but even I don't feel like I have the right environment for them to thrive at present.

 

[spideyspinneret78]

This is a species that doesn't adapt well to a captive environment. For every specimen that has successfully adjusted to captivity, I would wager several dozen perished. Full disclosure, I would like to work with this species in the future and I do believe they will become hardier and well adjusted when we get to the F4+ generation of captives, but even I don't feel like I have the right environment for them to thrive at present.

Precisely this. They're native to high elevation cloud forests. Very difficult to replicate in captivity. They're such beautiful spiders. I'm glad that people are interested in getting them established in captivity.

 

[The Spider House]

I have a Megaphobema mesomelas AF that has done really well in the environment I have for her. I even managed to pair her and get a sac but she destroyed it after 48hrs.

I keep her in a humid set up, and cool. Plenty of ventilation like all spiders, shelter and sub, water dish and have had no problems whatsoever. They are magnicent spiders. The depth of colour is something to behold.

@taranbandido see below for a pic of mine (3rd pic down after the new additions)

User - The Spider House's Tarantula Pictures

What better way to be greeted when home from work than by 6 of my big girls ready to give me a 'cuddle'

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[mack1855]

Mesomelas are an enigma.Keep cool and damp or they are kept just like any other NW,s.It was,and is ,all over the place.
No doubt that captive produced slings can do better than the imports from several years ago (2015/2016).

I grabbed some slings in Nov 2023.3 to be exact.Below is the sad picture i had to send the dealer i got them from.2 came DOA,and the 3rd passed a couple days later.
Fortunately,the person i got them from was a very well known,stand up guy,we all know and appreciate.Was refunded no questions.

The point of the picture is,somewhere,someone had a successful sac of mesomelas.These were about 3/4 to 1 inch DLS.He told me on the phone call that he would no longer do any,just because of the issues with them.
FWIW.

 

[The Spider House]

Mesomelas are an enigma.Keep cool and damp or they are kept just like any other NW,s.It was,and is ,all over the place.
No doubt that captive produced slings can do better than the imports from several years ago (2015/2016).

I grabbed some slings in Nov 2023.3 to be exact.Below is the sad picture i had to send the dealer i got them from.2 came DOA,and the 3rd passed a couple days later.
Fortunately,the person i got them from was a very well known,stand up guy,we all know and appreciate.Was refunded no questions.

The point of the picture is,somewhere,someone had a successful sac of mesomelas.These were about 3/4 to 1 inch DLS.He told me on the phone call that he would no longer do any,just because of the issues with them.
FWIW. View attachment 466146

Sorry to hear about your babies. Notbsure if you read my earlier post, I managed to breed and get a sac from my female but she ate it after 48 hoirs so I was denied the opportunity to bring more of these beauties into this crazy world.

I may call my girl 'Enigma' now. I like that.

This is her in hope that one day you get the opportunity to get some more slings.

 

[mack1855]

Sorry to hear about your babies. Notbsure if you read my earlier post, I managed to breed and get a sac from my female but she ate it after 48 hoirs so I was denied the opportunity to bring more of these beauties into this crazy world.

I may call my girl 'Enigma' now. I like that.

This is her in hope that one day you get the opportunity to get some more slings.
View attachment 466150

Hopeful you can find a male.I did indeed read your post.Good luck!.