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.These tarantulas are docile, and they don't flick urticating hairs very often. Due to their extremely slow growth, Mexican Bloodleg Tarantulas are also one of the longest lived tarantula species! Unfortunately, this species is rare,
so many beginners won't be able to go into a pet shop and take one home with them. 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.
Aphonopelma bicoloratum Care Sheet
| 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 though it creat burrows |
| Longevity: | Very slow Growth Though long lived |
| Adult Size: | 3.5 to 4 inches |
| Temperament: | Docile and calm |
| Urticating Hairs: | Yes |
| Venom Potency: | Unknown |
| Aphonopelma bicoloratum Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing at least 4-5". A good retreat is required. |
| Temperature: | Between 75 to 90° F |
| Humidity: | Between 70 to 75% |
| Special Requirements: | No special requirements. |
| Breeding Aphonopelma bicoloratum Tarantulas | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Unknown |
| Egg sac size: | 200 |
| Danger to Male: | |
| Aphonopelma anax Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, and Roaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Aphonopelma Bicoloratum | |
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Credits to: beccastarantulas.com for the Photo.
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