{"product_id":"mexican-red-leg-tarantula-3cm","title":"Mexican Red Leg Tarantula 3cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eMexican Red Leg Tarantula (\u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eBrachypelma emilia\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i3amn9\" data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eIn the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eBrachypelma emilia\u003c\/em\u003e inhabits dry scrublands and tropical forests, where it spends much of its time in burrows or beneath natural cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wtkiox\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial enclosure with ample floor space and a secure hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r9l0qa\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bo4qa4\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (60–70%) with good ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e518y0\" data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork bark hides, rocks, and webbing anchor points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fvah9g\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" 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data-end=\"1115\"\u003eAdults: 1–2 times per week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qtv0d9\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eRemove uneaten prey after 24 hours to maintain a clean enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w0qif9\" data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eThis hardy species is easy to care for and is well known for its calm disposition, although all tarantulas should be treated with respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imjrzn\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally calm and docile, though it may flick urticating hairs if disturbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ttzal4\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended, but considered one of the more tolerant species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ric22b\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11hnqg2\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eFemales: 20–30+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f9vp2h\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eMales: 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ekj5yc\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the enclosure clean, well-ventilated, and avoid excessive moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yka8vj\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eWhy Choose a Mexican Red Leg Tarantula?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1afinm\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eBeautiful orange-red leg markings with a contrasting dark body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ge4pv6\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eCalm, hardy, and beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6ggnmi\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eLong-lived and easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"176f67c\" 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