Description
Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Brachypelma emilia)
The Mexican Red Leg Tarantula is a beautiful New World species, admired for its striking orange-red leg markings, dark body, and calm temperament. Native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, this slow-growing tarantula is renowned for its hardy nature and long lifespan, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced keepers.
Habitat
In the wild, Brachypelma emilia inhabits dry scrublands and tropical forests, where it spends much of its time in burrows or beneath natural cover.
- Enclosure: Terrestrial enclosure with ample floor space and a secure hide
- Temperature: 24–28°C
- Humidity: Moderate (60–70%) with good ventilation
- Decor: Cork bark hides, rocks, and webbing anchor points
Feeding
The Mexican Red Leg is a reliable feeder and readily accepts a variety of live insects.
- Diet: Crickets, roaches, locusts, mealworms, and other appropriately sized live insects
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Feeding frequency:
- Spiderlings/Juveniles: 2–3 times per week
- Adults: 1–2 times per week
- Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours to maintain a clean enclosure
General Care
This hardy species is easy to care for and is well known for its calm disposition, although all tarantulas should be treated with respect.
- Temperament: Generally calm and docile, though it may flick urticating hairs if disturbed
- Handling: Not recommended, but considered one of the more tolerant species
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Lifespan:
- Females: 20–30+ years
- Males: 5–7 years
- Maintenance: Keep the enclosure clean, well-ventilated, and avoid excessive moisture
Why Choose a Mexican Red Leg Tarantula?
- Beautiful orange-red leg markings with a contrasting dark body
- Calm, hardy, and beginner-friendly
- Long-lived and easy to maintain
- An excellent display species with a gentle nature
A true classic in the tarantula hobby, the Mexican Red Leg Tarantula combines stunning colouration, a relaxed temperament, and straightforward care, making it a fantastic addition to any invertebrate collection.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
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