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Continue ShoppingBrachypelma bohemei (Mexican Fireleg Tarantula) - Male - RARE - Pure Blood
- $199.99
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MALE
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches
- Temperament
- Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
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
- Brachypelma boehmei
- Common Name
- Mexican Fireleg
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Origin
- Mexico
- 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
Species profile
Brachypelma boehmei — commonly known as the Mexican Fireleg — 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.
Listing details
Brachypelma bohemei (male) - Mexican Fireleg Tarantula - (RARE) - Pure Blood
Brachypelma boehmei (also known as the Mexican fireleg tarantula, or the Mexican rustleg tarantula) is a tarantula native to Mexico in Guerrero state. These long-lived tarantulas prefer burrowing and hiding in dry scrubland. As with all closely related tarantula species, they defend themselves with urticating hair when provoked.
photo by NV
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.