Brachypelma boehmei

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This is a specific care sheet for Mexican Fire Legs (Brachypelma boehmei), for more in this genus see Category:Brachypelma.

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Mexican Fire Leg care sheet
Brachypelma boehmei
Mexican Fire Legged Tarantula
Mexican Fire Legged Tarantula
Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Subphylum: Arachnomorpha

Class: Arachnida

Subclass: Micrura

Order: Araneae

Suborder: Opisthothelae

Family: Theraphosidae

Subfamily: Theraphosinae

Genus: Brachypelma

Species: B. boehmei

Known as the Mexican Fire Legged Tarantula, this is one of the most spectacular looking Brachypelma species. The dark black abdomen and fire red legs make this tarantula a force to be reckoned with. It is quite similar to the smithi but commonly regarded as more beautiful. A very good choice for a pet tarantula.

Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets
Information and Tarantula Care
Regions Found: Deserts of Mexico
Class: Terrestrial. Likes to hide under tank furniture.
Longevity: 3-4 years
Adult Size: 14-15cm
Temperament: Skittish but docile
Urticating Hairs: Tend to be hair kickers
Venom Potency: Unknown
Brachypelma boehmei Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is also required.
Temperature: Between 26 to 30°C
Humidity: About 65%
Special Requirements: Dry substrate.
Breeding Brachypelma boehmei Tarantulas
Breeding Difficulty: Unknown
Egg sac size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Probable sexual cannibalism
Brachypelma boehmei Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches.
Recommended Pet Supplies for Brachypelma boehmei
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