{"product_id":"mexican-fire-leg-tarantula-brachypelma-boehmei","title":"Mexican Fire Leg Tarantula - Brachypelma Boehmei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Species Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrachypelma boehmei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Fireleg Tarantula, Mexican Rustleg Tarantula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e New World\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndemic Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico (Guerrero), Belize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.75” (7 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagonal Leg Span (DLS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5” (17 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrticating Hairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Type III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eFemales: Up to 25 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eMales: Around 8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eThe Mexican Fireleg Tarantula is known for its distinctive coloration, with a striking black abdomen and bright red or orange legs. It tends to be more defensive and skittish compared to other Brachypelma species, often kicking its urticating hairs when disturbed and bolting short distances when threatened. Although it can be handled by experienced keepers, caution is paramount due to its speed and potent irritant hairs. Generally, as an adult, it is a powerful and impressive display species that rewards careful observation with its vibrant colors and dynamic behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpiderlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed twice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer small prey such as flightless fruit flies, confused flour beetles, or pre-killed tiny crickets\/roach nymphs. Remove any uneaten prey after 24 hours. increase the size of the prey as the spider grows. Prekill any prey that is over 2\/3 the size of the sling. For more detailed information on feeding spiderlings, watch this video: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8NOWj_tlUoA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Feed Spiderlings \u0026amp; Scorplings (Baby Tarantulas \u0026amp; Scorpions)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Molt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait 24–48 hours after a molt before feeding. Ensure that the tarantula’s fangs are solid black and its exoskeleton is not soft or shiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed every 7–10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide 2–3 small to medium crickets or a medium Dubia roach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the abdomen is thinner than the widest part of the carapace, feed more prey more often.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the abdomen is wider than the carapace, feed less prey, less often.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis strategy helps prevent obesity, which can lead to molting complications or increase the risk of an abdomen rupture from even a small fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Molt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait 3–7 days after a molt before feeding, ensuring that the tarantula’s fangs are solid black and its exoskeleton is fully hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks (or as needed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer 4–5 large crickets or one large Dubia roach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the abdomen is thinner than the carapace’s widest part, increase feeding frequency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the abdomen is wider than the carapace, reduce feeding frequency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is crucial to avoid obesity, which can interfere with proper molting or cause dangerous issues such as an abdomen rupture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-Molt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait 5–10 days after a molt before feeding, ensuring that the tarantula’s fangs are solid black and its exoskeleton is fully hardened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","offers":[{"title":"Sling","offer_id":51695451865387,"sku":"5169545186","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":51695451898155,"sku":"5169545189","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult","offer_id":51695451930923,"sku":"5169545193","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Confirmed Female","offer_id":51695451963691,"sku":"5169545196","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0633\/1435\/files\/download_99a2749f-2f05-4969-8824-76219140ce62.jpg?v=1767390069","url":"https:\/\/aoreefing.com\/products\/mexican-fire-leg-tarantula-brachypelma-boehmei","provider":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}