Aphonopelma bicoloratum (Mexican Blood Leg Tarantula)

Aphonopelma bicoloratum

Mexican Blood Leg Tarantula

The Mexican Blood Leg Tarantula is a beautiful and underrated New World species admired for its calm temperament, earthy coloration, and striking reddish leg accents. Native to Mexico, Aphonopelma bicoloratum is a hardy terrestrial species that makes an excellent choice for both newer keepers and experienced hobbyists looking for a slow-growing, long-lived display tarantula.

This species is best known for the rich red to orange coloration found on portions of the legs, which contrasts beautifully against its darker body tones. While generally calm and reclusive, individuals often remain visible once established and display classic terrestrial tarantula behaviors such as light burrowing, occasional webbing, and strong feeding responses.

Like many members of the Aphonopelma genus, the Mexican Blood Leg is relatively slow growing but highly rewarding over time, developing into a robust and impressive adult with beautiful subtle coloration and a relaxed demeanor.

Species Highlights

• Attractive red-orange leg coloration

• Calm and hardy New World species

• Great beginner-friendly temperament

• Long-lived and rewarding to raise

• Excellent terrestrial display species

• Strong feeding response when established

Quick Care Notes

• Temperament: Calm / Docile

• Humidity: Low to moderate

• Substrate: Mostly dry substrate with access to water

• Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Occasional Burrower

• Webbing: Minimal

• Feeding: Readily accepts appropriately sized prey items

If a sling or juvenile is hesitant to take live prey, pre-killed feeders can be offered near the hide or burrow entrance to encourage feeding safely.

A beautiful and dependable tarantula species that combines subtle coloration, hardy care requirements, and classic New World behavior into an excellent addition for any collection.

Photo credit: Ghosty’s Tarantula (Accurate Depiction)