Brachypelma Boehmei (Mexican Fireleg Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Brachypelma Boehmei

Name Pronunciation: Brachypelma (braa-kee-PEL-muh) Boehmei (Bay-mee)

Common Name: Mexican Fireleg Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek, brachypelma is split in two parts: ‘brachys’ means “short” and ‘pelma’ means “sole” or “foot” boehmei comes from a man named K. Böhme, who was the first collector and importer of the species. 

Classification: New World 

Type: Terrestrial

Experience level: Intermediate

Life Expectancy: Females live 20-30 years; Males live 7-10 years

Size: 5-½” (14cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Medium - Medium-Slow

Natural Habitat: Mexico – Guerrero region

Housing Needs: substrate 5”+, one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°– 85°F (24°– 29°C)

Humidity: Semi-arid

Temperament: Defensive

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