{"product_id":"mexican-red-legged-tarantula","title":"Mexican Red Legged Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMexican Red-Legged Tarantula Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrachypelma emilia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adult: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e13–15 cm leg span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: Females \u003cstrong\u003e20–25+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e; males shorter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Terrestrial species — floor space is more important than height\u003cbr\u003e• Adult minimum: \u003cstrong\u003e60 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 cm of dry, compactable substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Add a cork bark hide and some décor for cover\u003cbr\u003e• Secure lid with good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal room temperatures are often suitable\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid overheating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo UVB required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal day\/night room lighting is sufficient\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid bright lights directly over the enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for around \u003cstrong\u003e50–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep most of the enclosure dry\u003cbr\u003e• A slightly damp area can be provided occasionally\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation is essential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed live \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts and roaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Offer appropriately sized prey\u003cbr\u003e• Adults generally feed around \u003cstrong\u003eonce every 1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on appetite\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow water dish at all times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Change regularly and keep clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Appetite may decrease before moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Remove live prey if premoult is suspected\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb or handle during a moult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Wait until the tarantula has hardened before feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Generally calm, but \u003cstrong\u003ehandling is not recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Can flick urticating hairs when stressed\u003cbr\u003e• If movement is necessary, use a catch cup\u003cbr\u003e• Keep handling close to the ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for lethargy, injury, mites or abnormal posture\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation helps prevent respiratory and fungal problems\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive moisture\u003cbr\u003e• A tarantula lying on its back is normally \u003cstrong\u003emoulting — do not disturb it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey and waste regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the water dish clean\u003cbr\u003e• Spot-clean when necessary\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid unnecessary disturbance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure terrestrial enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable substrate\u003cbr\u003e✓ Cork bark hide\u003cbr\u003e✓ Water dish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Thermometer\/hygrometer\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable live insects\u003cbr\u003e✓ Long feeding tongs\u003cbr\u003e✓ Catch cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSlow-growing and long-lived species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Generally docile but should not be assumed to be completely harmless\u003cbr\u003e• Urticating hairs can cause significant irritation\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDo not disturb a moulting tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep conditions predominantly dry with access to fresh water\u003cbr\u003e• Females can live for \u003cstrong\u003e20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this is a long-term commitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58654384947581,"sku":null,"price":71.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/mexican-red-legged-tarantula","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}