How difficult is it to keep Mexican bloodleg?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Mexican bloodleg?

The ideal temperature for Mexican bloodleg is 20〜24℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Mexican bloodleg?

The average lifespan of Mexican bloodleg is Females up to 25 years / males about 7 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Mexican bloodleg get?

Mexican bloodleg typically reaches Diagonal leg span about 12 cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Mexican bloodleg?

Mexican bloodleg feeds on: Carnivorous (live insects such as crickets and roaches). Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Mexican bloodleg?

The price of Mexican bloodleg varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Mexican bloodleg

Beginner

Aphonopelma bicoloratum

A terrestrial tarantula from south-western Mexico with an orange carapace and legs set against a black abdomen. It is docile and slow-growing, and females are said to live more than 20 years.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

20〜24℃

Lifespan

Females up to 25 years / males about 7 years

Size

Diagonal leg span about 12 cm

Diet

Carnivorous (live insects such as crickets and roaches)

About

Aphonopelma bicoloratum Struchen, Brändle & Schmidt, 1996 is a terrestrial tarantula of the family Theraphosidae described in 1996; the name is Latin for 'two-coloured'. The legs are orange from the femur to the metatarsus with black tarsi and trochanters, the carapace is the same orange, and the abdomen and chelicerae are black, the abdomen covered in long slender reddish hairs. It lives in the dry forests and scrublands of south-western Mexico on the Pacific side, for example in Puebla among agave, yucca and prickly pear. As a New World species it has urticating hairs that it may kick off when threatened, but it is generally docile and slow-moving. It is often confused with Brachypelma boehmei but is typically a more intense orange. In Japan young are sold by specialist shops as a beginner species.

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Lifespan of the Mexican bloodleg

The Mexican bloodleg lives Females up to 25 years / males about 7 years.

Care information gives a diagonal leg span of about 12 cm, slow growth, and lifespans of up to 25 years for females and about 7 years for males.

Size of the Mexican bloodleg

The Mexican bloodleg grows to Diagonal leg span about 12 cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Mexican bloodleg

The ideal temperature for the Mexican bloodleg is 20〜24℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South-western Mexico (Pacific-side dry forest and scrub)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Aphonopelma bicoloratum Struchen, Brändle & Schmidt, 1996

Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listed

It is not a designated invasive species, an uncategorised alien species or a taxon needing an identification certificate in Japan, and it is not listed by CITES (September 2026). It is a non-native tarantula, so keep it in escape-proof housing and never release captive animals.

Sources: Ministry of the Environment: List of regulated alien species, including taxa needing an identification certificate (JA) / Species+ CITES query (not listed)

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.