Scientific name

Brachypelma boehmei

Common name

Mexican beauty

Origin

Mexican desert/scrubland

Set-up required.

Terrestrial, needs deep substrate to burrow. A shallow water dish should be provided

Temp / humidity

75/80F low humidity 65/70%

Comments

This spider can be slightly more defencive than some of the other Brachypelma species, a very nervous tarantula, will readily kick urticating hairs. It will often dig if given deep enough substrate, but will adopt an artificial burrow. spiderlings are small and slow growing.