Species Megaphobema velvetosoma

[antinous]

𝘔𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘢 | Schmidt, 1995 | Ecuador

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[coolnweird]

I adore this genus, I hope they become more readily available in upcoming years! Beautiful spiders you have there

 

[dman13760]

do they exhibit the same defense mechanism (i.e., spinning cartwheel of death) as the robostum?

 

[antinous]

do they exhibit the same defense mechanism (i.e., spinning cartwheel of death) as the robostum?

Haven’t heard of any instances where they do and I don’t bother my tarantulas outside of rehousing so haven’t experienced any kind of defensive behaviors (no hair kicking either)

 

[Jmadson13]

One of my favorites I ordered a juvie female that was packed poorly and arrived crushed I was really bummed out. I am trying my luck again and ordered a sub adult female from a different breeder she should be here this week

 

[antinous]

 

[Jmadson13]

Haven’t heard of any instances where they do and I don’t bother my tarantulas outside of rehousing so haven’t experienced any kind of defensive behaviors (no hair kicking either)

My velvetosoma will square up with her rear legs but doesn't kick or throw up a threat pose choosing to flee instead definitely a mellow tarantula

 

[antinous]