GEO-LOCATION
Pacific side of Mexico.
HABITAT
Scrubland to desert habitat.
CHARACTERISTICS
a) Common Name
Mexican Red
Leg.
b) TypeTerrestrial.
c) Temperament
The Mexican Red Leg Tarantula has a docile temperament.
d) Colouration
This tarantula has a black abdomen, upper legs and feet, with a red colouration
to the lower legs. The carapace may be brown.
e) Growth
Slow.
f) Full Grown Size
13cm – 16cm (5 - 5.5 inches).
g) Lifespan
Females: 20+ years. Males generally live less than half that.
KEEPING THIS SPIDER IN CAPTIVITY
a) Cage setup
Spiderlings can live in a clear plastic container with air holes. Adults can
live in a 1ft (10-gallon) tank. Floor space is more important than height.b) Substrate
At least 5 - 7.5cm (2 - 3 inches) of peat.
c) Decor
No decorations are really needed, but you can add plastic plants,
rocks and
driftwood.
d) Temperature
24 –
32°C (75 - 90°F)
e) Humidity
75 to 80%
f) Water source
Sub-adults – adults may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
g) Feeding
Spiderlings can be fed on pinhead crickets and other small insects.
Adults can be fed on large crickets and other large insects, as well as
an occasional pinkie mouse.