Basic setup for Brachypelma Species

 NOTE: This guide is for Brachypelma Juvies upto adults

Basic needs of your Brachy:

* Hide
* Water Dish
* Dry Substrate, Misting
* Decorations =)

Hide
Hides are essential on almost all Tarantulas, when they are stressed or threatened by us they only have two things in mind and that is Fight or Flee. You dont want your T to run outside its enclosure right? so better give them some hides to retreat when threatened.

Coconut shell, Broken pot or anything will do as long as they can hide inside

Water Dish
Brachypelma species loves to live in dry substrates which makes them rely on their food for water, so we need to provide them to water dish so they can drink if they need to and to avoid Bad molts which can cause death to our T. Water Dish also raises humidity in the enclosure of our tarantulas which aids them in molting.

Dry Substrate and Misting
Almost all Brachypelma Species are found in mexico which has a cool to hot climate so in setting up the enclosure for your brachys you need to keep their substrate dry.
although some Species needs to have a higher humidity try misting the other side of its substrate

Decorations
 Of course we like to make the enlosures of our tarantula to stand out and be as attractive/cool as possible so we need to decorate it, common decorations used are:
Bones,
Skulls,
Driftwoods
Stones
As of now we dont have this on our for sale Section, but you can find some on your backyard if none then just be creative!

 BTW i do not suggest this setup (too many branches Standing) Brachypelma species are terrestrials so they stay most of the time on ground not climbing like the arboreals


Thats the basic needs of your brachypelma buddy, so Good luck! happy invert keeping! :3

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Brachypelma Klaasi (Mexican Pink Tarantula)

The Brachypelma klaasi (also called Mexican Pink) is a tarantula endemic to Mexico and can be found in North and Central America. This beautiful tarantula can grow up to 5-6inches its beautiful color and docile behavior makes it one of the best pet to keep for a beginner. This tarantula also looks like Brachypelma Boehmie

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Mexican, North and central america
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 20 years.
Adult Size:	Grows to about 13-17cm
Temperament:	Very calm and docile
Urticating Hairs:	Yes, less prone to use compared to similar species
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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame knee Tarantula)

The Mexican Flame knee (Brachypelma auratum) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. It is similar in appearance to the Brachypelma smithi, though its "red knee" is darker thank Brachypelma Smithi.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	5-6 inches
Temperament:	Docile Skittish
Urticating Hairs:	kicks urticating hairs
Venom Potency:	weak, 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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma Albiceps (Mexican golden red rump tarantula)

The Mexican golden red rump tarantula (Brachypelma albiceps), is a magnificient tarantula, belonging to the Brachypelma genus. Carapace of the spider has a light golden color, while Its abdomen is black and covered with red hairs (as in Brachypelma vagans). The legs are also black. This species is highly sought after by many terrarium enthusiasts. Females live for about 15 years, males significantly less - up to 12 months after the last moult.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Central Mexico
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years (Depends on Feeding)
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Docile And Calm
Urticating Hairs:	Yes
Venom Potency:	Weak
Brachypelma vagans Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a very deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.
Temperature:	25-28°C (77-82.4°F)
Humidity:	About 70%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma vagans Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma Vagans (Mexican Red Rump Tarantula)

Brachypelma vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump or Mexican black velvet. It ranges predominantly in Mexico, but can be found as far south as Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen.hey can grow to a 5 inch leg span, with males typically being smaller and thinner than the females. They prefer scrubland habitats.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico
Class:	Burrowing. This species loves to burrow.
Longevity:	Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years. Females live for up to 15 years.
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Skittish but docile although some are aggressive
Urticating Hairs:	Ye
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Brachypelma vagans Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a very deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.
Temperature:	25-28°C (77-82.4°F)
Humidity:	About 70%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma vagans Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma Boehmi ( Mexican Fireleg Tarantula )

Brachypelma Boehmei is also known as Fireleg tarantula These tarantulas prefer semi-humid climates, and are obligate terrestrial burrowers. As with all closely related tarantula species, they defend themselves with urticating hair when provoked.This species of tarantula has a slower growth rate than many of the larger South American tarantula species.This specie makes a popular pet due to its docility and vivid colors

Tarantula Information Brachypelma Boehmei
Regions Found:	Deserts of Mexico
Class:	Terrestrial. Likes to hide under tank furniture.
Longevity:	4-5 years above
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Skittish but docile
Urticating Hairs:	Tend to be hair kickers
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Brachypelma boehmei Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is also required.
Temperature:	Between 26 to 30°C
Humidity:	65-80%
Special Requirements:	Dry substrate.
Brachypelma boehmei Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma Smithi (Mexican Red Knee Tarantula)

Brachypelma Smithi, are you looking for Stunning tarantulas? well, brachypelma Smithi is one of them! just look at her pictures and fall in love :-) personally smithi is my first tarantula although its a bit expensive but her beauty made hypnotized me to buy her! Smithi is also known as the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula due to its red knees. This tarantula makes a great pet and are often seen in zoo's and movies. One of the longest lived tarantulas in the hobby and can live for over 25 years.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Mexican desert
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	Grows to about 13-17cm
Temperament:	Very calm and docile
Urticating Hairs:	Yes, less prone to use compared to similar species
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 crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Brachypelma Albopilosum (Honduran Curly Hair)

Brachypelma albopilosum one of the best tarantula for beginners since it is docile and cheap. Brachypelma albopilosum or the Honduran Curly Hair Tarantula is an attractive species, colours do vary between individuals though they are usually a brownish-black colouration with gold markings and a covering of fine, curly, pink hairs. They are slow-growing and can have a leg-span of about 15 cm (6 inches)

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Central America
Class:	Terrestrial burrower
Longevity:	Females 3-10 years; males 2-5 years
Adult Size:	12-14cm
Temperament:	docile and calm, can be skittish
Urticating Hairs:	Yes
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Brachypelma albopilosum Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required.
Temperature:	24-28°C (75-82.5°F)
Humidity:	70-85%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma albopilosum Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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