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Mexican Redleg
BeginnerBrachypelma emilia
A Mexican terrestrial species with red legs and a distinctive black triangle on the carapace. Slow-growing but docile and hardy, it is a long-time hobby favorite.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
24〜28℃
Lifespan
Female 20-30 years / Male 5-7 years
Size
Leg span 11-14 cm
Humidity
55〜65%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
About
The Mexican Redleg (Brachypelma emilia) is a terrestrial tarantula from arid northwestern Mexico, marked by red legs against a black body and a distinctive black triangle on the carapace. Reaching about 11-14 cm, it is slow-growing but docile and hardy, kept at 24-28 C and 55-65% humidity. Females are long-lived at 20-30 years, and alongside the Redknee it is a long-standing classic beginner species. Being a New World tarantula, it may flick urticating hairs when provoked, so handling should be kept minimal.
Basic Info
Origin
Arid northwestern Mexico
Lifespan
Female 20-30 years / Male 5-7 years
Size
Leg span 11-14 cm
Temperature
24〜28℃
Humidity
55〜65%
Diet
Live insects such as crickets and roaches, offered roughly weekly.
Care Guide
Habitat
Terrestrial setup with deep substrate, a hide and a shallow water dish.
Temp & Humidity
24-28°C, 55-65% humidity; keep dry with a water dish for moisture.
References & Sources
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