Aphonopelma bicoloratum - Mexican Blood Leg - Female For Sale!

Provide a terrestrial enclosure with more floor space than height and several inches of compactable substrate. Your established adults have not shown much interest in burrowing in captivity, so approximately 3 inches of substrate with a secure hide works well for established specimens. Younger animals may be more inclined to excavate, so additional substrate depth is beneficial at smaller sizes. Keep climbing height low to minimize fall risk and always provide a water dish. 

Comfortable room temperatures around 68–76°F work well. Keep established specimens predominantly dry with good ventilation and constant access to fresh water. A small portion of the substrate can occasionally be slightly moistened, particularly for younger animals, but avoid maintaining the entire enclosure wet or humid. This species originates from the comparatively dry scrub and savanna environments of southwestern Mexico.

Offer juveniles appropriately sized crickets, roaches, or similar feeders approximately once every 7–10 days. Larger specimens can be fed less frequently according to appetite and abdomen condition, as this species has a naturally slow metabolism and growth rate. Extended fasting—especially around premolt—is not unusual. Keep a clean water dish available at all times and remove uneaten prey when the tarantula begins showing signs of premolt.

Aphonopelma bicoloratum is an exceptionally slow-growing Mexican terrestrial prized for its fiery orange coloration, dark contrasting femurs, and remarkably relaxed personality. This is a true patience species—maturity can take many years—but that slow development comes with extraordinary longevity. Established females are typically calm, slow-moving, and highly visible, making the Mexican Blood Leg an excellent long-term display animal and one of the more approachable brightly colored Mexican terrestrials. Your own listing specifically notes its unusually tolerant temperament.