Brachypelma emilia

NAME: Brachypelma emilia
COMMON NAMES: Mexican Redleg Tarantula
ORIGIN: Mexico
ADULT SIZE: 5 to 6 Inches
TEMPERATURE: 72 to 80 Degrees
HUMIDITY: 60% to 70%
TEMPERAMENT: Docile
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: Up to 25 years
BREEDING DIFFICULTY:
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NOTES:
Mexican Redlegs are considered by many to be the most docile of all species in the Brachypelma genus. This, combined with a very long lifespan and attractive coloration, has made them very popular with tarantula enthusiasts. This popularity has led to their decline in the wild and they are now listed under Appendix 2 under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora). Luckily, perfectly legal captive-bred Mexican Redknees are readily available so there is no need for the purchase of wild caught specimens.