This is a specific care sheet for Mexican Bloodlegs (Aphonopelma bicoloratum), for more in this genus see Category:Aphonopelma.
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The Mexican Bloodleg Tarantula (Aphonopelma bicoloratum) is a brightly coloured and very attractive species from the scrubland and desert areas of pacific Southern Mexico. It is one of the top options available for a beginner tarantula due to it’s attractiveness and calm and docile temperament. Mexican Bloodlegs have incredible red and black legs, and are an extremely long lived species partially due to their slow growth. These brightly coloured legs will turn completely black when male specimens reach adulthood.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Pacific side of southern Mexico, in scrubland and deserts |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | Very slow and long lived |
| Adult Size: | 7-10cm |
| Temperament: | Generally very calm and docile |
| Urticating Hairs: | Yes |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown strength |
| Aphonopelma bicoloratum 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: | Between 24 to 32°C |
| Humidity: | Near to 75% |
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| Breeding Aphonopelma bicoloratum Tarantulas | |
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| Aphonopelma bicoloratum Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, housefliesand cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Aphonopelma bicoloratum | |
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Introduction
Mexican Bloodlegs are rarely imported from Southern Mexico and breedings are not very frequent so finding one of these in the shop may be a difficult task. They are often confused with the similar looking Brachypelma boehmei so be cautious when looking to acquire one for your collection. This tarantula does not get very large, but it makes up for it’s size in aesthetic qualities. A combination of appealing colour and gentle disposition makes the Mexican Bloodleg Tarantula an excellent pet. It is rare for these tarantulas to fire their urticating hairs but care should be taken not to cause anguish to a tarantula.
Habitat
This species loves to burrow under rocks or furniture.
[edit]Feeding
Spiderlings will eat any small insects such as pinhead crickets and flightless fruit flies. Food items should be no larger than the size of the tarantulas abdomen to prevent any damage cause by fighting.