AKA: Megaphobema robustum, "Columbian Giant Red leg"
 
Experience: Advanced

Venom: Low similar to a bee sting
 
Urticating Hairs: Yes, this species also has hidden barbs on its hind legs that it will try hitting its aggressor with by spinning.
 
Adult Size: DLS 7"
 
Expected Life Span: Females 15 years - Males 5 years
 
Temperature: 76°-84°F is ideal. Avoid using heat pads as many Tarantulas burrow to avoid the heat.
 
Humidity: 70-85%
 
Natural Origins: Columbia, Bogota
 
Habitat:  hide with plenty of plants and decorations for use as web anchors. This species has been known to display semi-arboreal tendencies. 
 
Substrate: A Peat moss and coco fiber mixture with added clumps of sphagnum moss and some vermiculite help keep humidity stay up. 5-7" of Substrate should suffice but more wouldn't hurt.
 
Diet: 
Sling (1/4-1")
      Fruitflies, 1/4" Dubia, Sm. Crickets.
Sub-Adult(1-3")
       Md. Crickets, Mealworms, Md. Dubia, 
Adult(4-6")
      Lg. Crickets, Adult Dubia, Superworms, Mealworms.
 
Sexing: Not all species of Tarantulas are dimorphic. The best way to your tarantula is to examine its exuvia or molted exoskeleton. 
 
Extra Info. : it has been noted this tarantula doesn't take well to new environments so it should be advised to keep renovations and rehousing to a minimum. Other than that normal cleaning and maintenance is good when needed. First described by Anton Ausserer in 1875.