| 🔔 Special Notices |
This species is extremely rare within the country due to very limited legal imports. If you want to see how I personally keep, feed, and care for high-end and rare tarantulas like this one, check out my YouTube channel below.
▶️ Urban Tarantulas – care, setups, feeding & show-and-tell
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| 🌡️ Care Details |
| 🌡️ Temperature |
75–80°F (24–27°C). Warmer temps encourage faster growth. |
| 💧 Humidity |
~50%. Mostly dry substrate with a lightly moist corner. |
| 🏠 Housing |
| Babies |
1–4 oz deli cup with dry substrate and light ventilation. |
| Juveniles |
Terrestrial enclosure with 3–4” of compact substrate for burrowing. |
| Adults |
Enclosure 2–3× leg span with deep substrate and a secure hide. |
| 🍽️ General Diet |
| Crickets and roaches (Dubia, Red Runner, Lobster, Madagascar Hissing). Slings take baby crickets or small roaches. If prey is too large, pre-kill it. Remove leftovers promptly. Very large specimens may occasionally take a pinky or hopper mouse—very sparingly. We never use pinhead crickets due to low protein. |
| 🕷️ In-depth Facts |
| 🕷️ Latin name |
Aphonopelma mooreae |
| 📛 Common name(s) |
Mexican Jade Fuego |
| 📍 Locale |
Mexico |
| 🏷️ Category |
Terrestrial, burrow-oriented |
| 📏 Size |
Females ~5–5.5" DLS • Males slightly smaller |
| 🪶 Urticating hairs |
They do not kick urticating hairs. |
| ⏳ Growth rate |
Slow |
| 🧭 Life span |
Females 20+ years • Males ~6–8 years |
| 🎯 Recommended levels |
Beginner friendly |
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| ⚠️ Safety Disclaimer |
Safety Disclaimer: Experiencing a tarantula bite is an extremely rare occurrence, and it's important to note that there have been NO recorded fatalities due to a tarantula bite. The venom potency varies across species, with Old World tarantulas generally having stronger venom than their New World counterparts. Within the Old World category, the Poecilotheria genus is known for having particularly potent venom.
It's crucial to approach tarantulas with respect and understanding. If you happen to get bitten, which is unlikely, the key is to stay calm. In most cases, the discomfort is superficial and subsides within a few minutes to a few hours. However, bites from species with more potent venom may result in symptoms lasting up to a week. Remember, larger tarantulas tend to have more venom than smaller ones.
Please be aware that I cannot assume responsibility for bites. Tarantula handling should be done at your own risk. In my 13 years of experience with these creatures, I have only been bitten once, by a species with highly potent venom. While the experience was painful, the symptoms had completely disappeared after a week.
Handle tarantulas responsibly, and always prioritize your safety and the well-being of the tarantula. |
