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Continue ShoppingBonnetina Minax-Unsexed -Mexican Copperhead/ Blue Legged Copper Tarantula
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches
- Temperament
- Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Bonnetina minax
- Common Name
- Mexican Copperhead Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico
- Habitat
- Mexican tropical deciduous forest, rocky outcrops
- Display Appeal
- High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Mexico
Adult size: 3–4 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial / Fossorial — dry scrubland / mountain forest
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Bonnetina minax — commonly known as the Mexican Copperhead Blue Legged Copper Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 3–4 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.
Listing details
1/2”
Care guidance
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.