Difficulty Level 2 - perfect choice for beginners
Opportunistic Tarantula that thrive in drier environments
Voracious and slow growing species
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Brachypelma Boehmei also known by the common name of Mexican Fireleg or Mexican Rustleg Tarantula
SIZE: S – 1,5/2 cm.
SEX: Not sexed
FOUND IN: Mexico and Belize
ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES: temperature between 25-26 degrees Celsius during the day and 20-22 degrees Celsius at night, humidity must be around 60 to 65%
DIET: Feeder insects suitable for the current size of the tarantula (crickets, cockroaches, larvae)
SETUP: terrarium or faunabox 30x30x25, 5cm peat substrate or coconut fiber, bowl with water always available, along with a natural or artificial shelter
HABITS: terrestrial arachnid, being opportunistic, it is not uncommon for it to dig tunnels and burrows in nature, occasionally exhibiting this behavior even in captivity
BEHAVIOR:voracious and generally calm, if stressed it will not hesitate to throw out stinging hairs, consequently it is not recommended to handle it
GROWTH RATE: Slow, despite the considerable appetite
LIFESPAN: Females can live up to 25 years in captivity
STATUS CITES: CITES B
Specific References
Suitable for all reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates
High concentration of protein; very little chitin
Fine sand for arid or deserted terraries
100% natural, sterilized, in 5 kg packs
Great for reptiles, amphibians and dark invertebrates or very arid environments
Granular Hydrogel 50g you get up to 10lt of water gel
Great for hydration of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, beetles
Indispensable for migals, scorpions and centipedes
12.5 cm pliers made of rigid plastic, easy sanitizes
Ideal for administering live food or removal of residues
RARITA ' - one of the most beautiful and valuable tarantulas in the industry
Aggressive level 2 - uncisive and very sociable
Widespread in Africa, particular Island of Socotra
Rather voracious, it feeds quietly with a varied diet based on meal insects;
Level aggression 8 - suitable for experienced terrariophiles, quite aggressive
Opportunist, Tropical South American Environment
High and fast growth in movement
Aggressive level 2 - low; suitable for novices
Deserticola/opportunist
Very low, long-lived and static growth
Cites B Certificate
Aggressive level 5 - medium/high; very fast and nervous, not suitable for newbies
Widespread in Vietnam, Myanmar, India
Create beautiful tunnels and cobwebs inside the terrarium
Rather voracious, ditching/terricular
Temperament - voracious but easy to manage species
High growth, native to the forests of Brazil
Terrestrial, among the most resistant and reaches medium size
Aggressive level 6 - voracious and a little nervous species
Size L - about 5/6 cm and high growth
Tropical Terricular
Aggressive level 4 - medium/high; suitable for newbies
Semi-arboreal species
Fast and easy-to-farm growth
Aggressive level 7 - aggressive and unpredictable character
Widespread mainly in Cameroon
Tarantola ditch, suitable for the most experienced
One of the most beautiful tarantulas in the Caribbean
Aggression level 8 - aggressive and nervous temperament, for experts
Widespread in the Philippines
Tarantula petrified and of medium size when adult (14/15 cm) Legspan
Aggressive level 2 - quite low
Widespread in the US and Australia
Arboreal spider with features similar to other jumpicides (e.g. phidippus)
Easy breeding in rather small terraces
Difficulty level 3 - voracious and easy to care for
Medium growth rate, native to the forests of Brazil
Terrestrial, among the most resistant, it reaches large size
Aggressiveness level 5 - medium / high; very fast and nervous, not suitable for beginners
Particularly widespread in India
Create beautiful tunnels and cobwebs inside the terrarium
Rather voracious, fossoria
RARITY - rare to find in the terrarium sector
Aggressiveness level 2 - Easy to manage, requires particularly tall terrariums or boxes
Widespread in a small area of Georgia, in the USA
Creates a dense web, to capture prey and can reach up to 9 cm (legspan included)
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