Sunday, January 6, 2013

Brachpelma Emilia (Mexican Red Leg Tarantula)


Known as the Mexican Red Leg Tarantula, this is another species of Brachypelma with an aesthetically pleasing combination of red and black colouration.Its look likes the Brachypelma Klaasi although its coloration on the leg is much more of "red-orange" and to klaasi is more on Pink

Tarantula Information
Regions Found: Mexico
Class: Terrestrial
Longevity: Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 20 years.
Adult Size: 4-6inches
Temperament: Docile and calm, sometimes Skittish
Urticating Hairs: Yes but rarely
Venom Potency: Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Brachypelma smithi Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places.
Temperature: 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Humidity: About 55-65%
Special Requirements: No special requirements.
Brachypelma smithi Diet
Livefood insects such as cricketsmealwormssuperwormshouseflies and other Small insects


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