Mexican Redfoot

The Mexican Redfoot Spider (Latin name: Brachypelmaemilia) is native to the dry deserts of Mexico. It is a classic pet bird spider species, and the prominent triangle-shaped black area on the back of the adult individual's carapace is the most obvious characteristic that distinguishes it from other species in the Brachypelma genus.

Chinese Name: 墨西哥红脚蜘蛛

Latin Name: Brachypelmaemilia

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Order: Araneae

Family: Theraphosidae

Genus: Brachypelma

Distribution: Mexico

Scientific Name: Brachypelmaemilia

English Name: Mexicantrueredleg

Chinese Name: 墨西哥红脚

Distribution: Mexico

Habitat: Terrestrial

Diet: Crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, and superworms, etc.

Adult size: About 15cm

Growth rate: Slow

Optimum temperature: 27-30 degrees Celsius

Optimum humidity: 65-70%

Temperament: Gentle

Enclosure conditions: Terrestrial, the enclosure should be lined with about 2cm thick moist coco soil, and a container of water should be provided for the spider to drink and maintain humidity in the environment.

Overall, the combination of black and pink makes them a highly valued pet bird spider species. Although all bird spider species of the Brachypelma genus are protected species listed on CITES II, this species has been successfully bred in captivity for a long time and has become popular among bird spider enthusiasts. The individuals available on the market are all descendants of captive breeding and will not cause harm to their wild populations.

Spider enthusiasts recommend keeping pet bird spiders. The price of their small juveniles is relatively low, and their docile nature and low irritancy of their urticating hairs make them an excellent choice for beginners.

1. Emaciation

  When you notice that the spider's body becomes dull and the skin starts to become dry and yellow, it is likely that emaciation has occurred. This condition is generally caused by the spider not eating well, leading to malnutrition.

2. Intestinal inflammation

  In contrast to emaciation, this condition occurs when the spider has eaten too much. Constantly feeding the spider or feeding it with food at a low temperature can cause bloating and abdominal pain, eventually resulting in intestinal inflammation.

3. Hemiplegia

  Spiders do not require a high environmental temperature, but when the temperature is too high, especially in the summer with high temperatures and humidity, and the spider's cage is far from the ventilation, it can cause the spider to experience heatstroke-like conditions, resulting in paralysis of the legs and hemiplegia.

4. Constipation

  The most common cause of constipation is lack of water. In addition to eating, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider without giving it water to drink, the moisture in the food is not sufficient to meet the spider's hydration needs.

5. Black rot disease

  Lack of appetite, lethargy, and the appearance of black ulcerative lesions in the abdomen are the manifestations of the spider's black rot disease. The cause of this condition is stale water and food. If the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it can contract black rot disease, which can lead to death in severe cases.

6. Mold disease

  Especially in the south, the hot and humid weather during summer makes the spider's body susceptible to bacterial invasion. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly moist, providing a suitable environment for bacteria to thrive and causing the spider to develop mold spots.

7. Parasites

  Parasites can be said to be the most disgusting disease for spiders. If they are small insects, it is not too bad, but those aggressive parasites that crawl on the spider's body are very disgusting to look at. In addition to disrupting the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.

If you keep spiders at home, you can catch one at home for breeding. Generally, poisonous spiders are not common in households, so you can rest assured to keep them. Of course, there are many venomous spiders available for purchase on the market. Spiders have a diverse diet and like to eat various insects, such as various types of crystal worms. So how often should spiders be fed? Spiders have a strong ability to withstand hunger, and they will not die even if they don't eat anything for a month. The frequency of feeding spiders is related to their size, the larger the spider, the less frequent the feeding.

The size of the insects fed should be about one-third of the spider's body length. If they are too large, the spider can easily overeat and die.

The space for breeding does not need to be too large because the spiders themselves are not big. Spiders do not like bright places, so it is best to choose a dark place for breeding spiders.