Orange Knee Tarantula In Costa Rica

The females of this species are quite docile and can be handled safely while the adult males are considerably more aggressive. Most often seen in holes dug in vertical mud cliffs such as on steep hills in Costa Rica.

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Tags: costarica, costarican, tarantula, orange, knee, kneed, megaphobema, mesomelas, arachnid, spider, insect, monteverde
Uploaded: June 7, 2008
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