{"product_id":"aphonopelma-bicoloratum-mexican-blood-leg-tarantula","title":"Aphonopelma bicoloratum (Mexican Blood Leg Tarantula)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphonopelma bicoloratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Blood Leg Tarantula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphonopelma bicoloratum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many members of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphonopelma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive red-orange leg coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalm and hardy New World species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat beginner-friendly temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived and rewarding to raise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent terrestrial display species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong feeding response when established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calm \/ Docile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mostly dry substrate with access to water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifestyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Terrestrial \/ Occasional Burrower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWebbing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Readily accepts appropriately sized prey items\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and dependable tarantula species that combines subtle coloration, hardy care requirements, and classic New World behavior into an excellent addition for any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto credit: Ghosty’s Tarantula (Accurate Depiction)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ghosty's Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"2-2.5in","offer_id":50245978063205,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/5829\/8725\/files\/77B06129-6996-4719-95A0-65588C57869F.jpg?v=1779470706","url":"https:\/\/ghostystarantulas.com\/products\/aphonopelma-bicoloratum-mexican-blood-leg-tarantula","provider":"Ghosty's Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}