TERRESTRIAL GRAB N GO KIT: Brachypelma emilia (Mexican Painted Red-leg) 1.5"+

Brachypelma emilia, known as the Mexican Redleg Tarantula, is one of the most iconic and sought-after Brachypelma species, admired for its calm temperament and striking tricolor pattern. Native to the dry tropical forests and scrublands of Sinaloa and Nayarit, Mexico, this terrestrial tarantula displays a beautiful combination of deep orange-red legs, a black abdomen, and a copper-orange carapace with a distinctive dark triangular marking at the center. In its natural habitat, B. emilia constructs burrows in firm, clay-rich soil—lined with silk to maintain humidity during the long dry season. It is slow-growing but long-lived, spending much of its life near the burrow entrance where it patiently awaits prey. Its gentle nature and exceptional coloration make it one of the most beginner-friendly species in the hobby and a perfect ambassador for New World tarantulas. In captivity, B. emilia thrives in semi-arid setups with deep substrate, good cross ventilation, and minimal disturbance.

• Scientific Name: Brachypelma emilia

• Adult Leg Span: 5–6 inches

• Country of Origin: Mexico (Sinaloa, Nayarit)

• Habitat: Tropical Dry Forest and Thorn Scrub (300–900 m elevation); compact clay and loamy soils, warm days 78–90°F with cooler nights, and relative humidity 55–70%, with distinct wet and dry seasonal cycles

• Habits: Terrestrial / Burrowing

• Growth Rate: Slow

The Grab N Go Tarantula Kit includes a 1.5"+ spider, an acrylic enclosure, bug dirt (substrate and moss), and a cling (removable sticker) that identifies the species with a colorful photo and interesting facts.The dimensions of the acrylic boxes are 4.25" x 3.5" and ~ 3" tall for the terrestrial box and 3" x 3" x 6" tall for the arboreal box. They are stackable and slide open with a magnetic closure. Its a perfect mini spider habitat that is 100% ready for your pet store customer to take home. Buy 1 OR collect them all....over 100 species available and more coming soon!