Mexican Grey Bird-Eating Spider (scientific name: Aphonopelma pallidum), commonly known as Mexican Grey Rose, is a rare species of bird-eating spider. It originally belonged to the genus Dolichothele, but was later reclassified in the genus Aphonopelma.
Chinese name: Mexican Grey Bird-Eating Spider
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Theraphosidae
Genus: Aphonopelma
Species: Mexican Grey Bird-Eating Spider
They are relatively widely distributed in Mexico, and there were many wild individuals that were smuggled into the pet bird-eating spider market in Europe and America. However, their relatively long lifespan has threatened the population in their native habitat, and capturing a large number of them will lead to their extinction. They may be one of the earliest protected bird-eating spider species. It is said that as early as the 1970s, local efforts were made to protect this species, mainly by regulating and restricting their exports. When they were finally listed in Appendix II of CITES, the Mexican government began to prohibit any form of export of native bird-eating spider species. Therefore, any buying or selling of wild Brachypelma genus bird-eating spiders is illegal. Fortunately, they are still very successful in breeding under artificial conditions.
1. Sales Disease
When you notice that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin starts to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that it has developed sales disease. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well and experiencing long-term hunger, leading to malnutrition. 2. Intestinal Inflammation
Contrary to sales disease, this is caused by overeating. If the owner keeps feeding the spider continuously or feeds it with food at a low temperature, it can cause bloating and abdominal pain in the spider, eventually leading to intestinal inflammation. 3. Hemiplegia
Spiders do not require a high environmental temperature, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer, with high humidity, if the spider's cage is far away from the ventilation outlet, it can cause the spider to have a sunstroke-like condition, resulting in paralysis and hemiplegia. 4. Constipation
Constipation is mostly caused by a lack of water. In addition to food, spiders also need water. If the owner only feeds the spider without giving it water to drink, the water content in the food cannot provide the necessary moisture for the spider's body. 5. Black Rot Disease
No eating or moving, decreased vitality, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions on the abdomen describe the manifestation of black rot disease in spiders. The reason for this condition is that the water and food are not fresh, and if the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it may contract black rot disease, which can be fatal if severe. 6. Mold Disease
Especially in the southern region, the hot and humid weather in summer can easily cause the spider's body surface to be invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly damp, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive and causing the appearance of mold spots in the spider. 7. Parasites
Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease in spiders. If it is a small organism, it is tolerable, but those aggressive parasites crawling on the spider's body can be very disgusting. Apart from disturbing the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.
It is recommended to use relatively dry peat soil/coconut soil/clay as the substrate for breeding. Breadworms, giant mealworms, cherry cockroaches, and Dubia cockroaches are recommended as feed. For rearing juveniles, it is beneficial to provide a slightly more humid environment than adult individuals to promote their growth. For larger individuals, a hiding place can be provided, such as a suitable piece of driftwood, bark, or a flower pot.
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