Scientific and common name.

Aphonopelma bicoloratum/Mexican blood leg

Origin.

Mexican desert/scrubland

Set-up required.

Terrestrial, needs very deep substrate to burrow. A shallow water dish is required.

Temp/humidity.

80/85F and humidity 65/70%

Comments.

This spider is quite docile, but will readily kick urticating hairs. if given deep enough substrate will dig its own burrow, this tarantula can be very shy, rarely coming out during the day light hours.