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Post by Eatmice2010 on Aug 16, 2013 9:17:36 GMT -5
Common name | Mexican Fireleg Tarantula | Subfamily | Theraphosinae | Genus | Brachypelma | Species | boehmei | Country | Mexico | Tarantula world | Old world |
Habitat | Grassland and desert. | Temperament | Docile and skittish | Growth size | Slow, this species can reach 5"-6". | Handling | Can be handled, just use caution they are good for suicide jumps so always hold them close to a surface. | Temperature | 60-90 degrees F. | Humidity | Very low- dry | Enclosure | A 5-20 gallon is fine. They will need water and hiding spots. You can be creative and put plants and other decor as long as it doesn't hurt him/her. | Substrate | 2"-3" of Eco Earth or Peat Moss, you may make a mix of Vermiculite and Peat Moss (75/25). Avoid any Evergreen woods (Cypress, Reptile Bark) inside of the enclosure. Evergreen contain natural insecticidal oils that can harm your Tarantula if exposed long enough. Also keep in mind that this species likes bone dry substrate. |
Diet | Crickets, meal worms, wax worms, giant worms, Blaptica dubia or Blatta lateralis roaches. Please do not offer wild caught prey, as it may contain pesticides which can harm your Tarantula. | Water | Make sure to offer a water bowl, the size should be half the size of the species. Do not use any sponges, cotton balls or paper towel or water crystals inside of water bowl, just clean water. Small rocks may be added. Cleaning the water bowl once a week or when you feel it is necessary. Crickets or roaches may end up dead in the water, in which case you should clean it right away. Spiderlings are too small to have a water bowl, misting one side of the enclosure wall 1-2 times a week, should be plenty enough. | Life span | 20-30 years | Maturity female | 6-10 years | Maturity male/ Tibial apophysis | 7-8 years/ Unknown |
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