Aphonopelma bicoloratum

NAME: Aphonopelma bicoloratum
COMMON NAMES: Mexican Bloodleg
ORIGIN: Mexico (Southern Pacific portion)
ADULT SIZE: 4 to 5 inches
TEMPERATURE: 75 to 80 degrees
HUMIDITY: 65% - 70%
TEMPERAMENT: Docile and calm
TYPE: Terrestrial
LIFESPAN: 20 years +
BREEDING DIFFICULTY:
EGG SAC SIZE: 400

NOTES: This is an incredibly slow-growing species and thought to be one of the longest-lived (as is true of all Aphonopelmas). They are generally very docile in captivity, though they can occasionally kick hairs. The mature size is relatively small, but lack of size is made up for in beauty. Upon maturity, males will lose the red markings and become solid black. Some keepers find this species can be prone to hunger strikes and can have sporadic feeding habits. They can be difficult to find and quite expensive, but are a wonderful beginner species and most consider them well worth the price.