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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Mexican Red Leg Tarantula
Brachypelma emilia
Also known asmexican red legemilia
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Mexico
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 16 cm
- Temperament
- Calm / docile
- Experience level
- Beginner
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- May use hides or burrows; provide secure shelter and moderate substrate depth
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A hardy Mexican terrestrial species with striking orange and black leg markings. Best kept in a dry to lightly humid terrestrial setup with good ventilation, a water dish, and a secure hide. The Spider Shop notes that this species comes from a dry climate and has a docile temperament.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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