Brachypelma boehmei - Unsexed - Mexican Fireleg Tarantula

UNSEXED
  • $139.99

Species Overview

Scientific Name
Brachypelma boehmei
Common Name
Mexican Fireleg Tarantula
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Temperament
Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Adult Size
5–6 inches
Growth Rate
Slow
Origin
Mexico
Keeper Level
Beginner
Habitat
Dry scrubland / Deciduous forest
Display Appeal
High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Mexico
Adult size: 5–6 inches
Keeper level: Beginner
Terrestrial — dry scrubland / deciduous forest
Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–80°F and 55–65% humidity. Provide dry terrestrial substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Brachypelma boehmei — commonly known as the Mexican Fireleg Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–80°F with 55–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

$139.99