This is a specific care sheet for Mexican Red Leg Tarantulas (Brachypelma emilia), for more in this genus see Category:Brachypelma.
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Known as the Mexican Red Leg Tarantula, this is another species of Brachypelma with an aesthetically pleasing combination of red and black colouration.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Mexico |
| Class: | Terrestrial. Prefers to dig under furniture. |
| Longevity: | Slow growing. Known to live over 20 years. |
| Adult Size: | 14-15cm |
| Temperament: | Very calm and docile |
| Urticating Hairs: | Yes but rarely |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Brachypelma emilia 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 28°C |
| Humidity: | About 65% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Brachypelma emilia Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | Unknown |
| Danger to Male: | Probable sexual cannibalism |
| Brachypelma emilia Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Brachypelma emilia | |
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