{"product_id":"aphonopelma-mooreae-mexican-jade-fuego-tarantula","title":"Aphonopelma mooreae - Mexican Jade Fuego Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f6fb; color: #1f2937; padding: 18px 14px; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- TITLE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 14px; border: 3px solid; border-image: linear-gradient(90deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#d8963a) 1; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eMexican Jade Fuego Tarantula\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAphonopelma mooreae\u003c\/strong\u003e is currently \u003cstrong\u003ethe most expensive tarantula species in the hobby\u003c\/strong\u003e—both as babies and adults—and for good reason. There have only been a handful of \u003cem\u003elegal imports\u003c\/em\u003e into the country, and very few specimens exist stateside. This makes availability extremely limited and demand incredibly high. I personally own \u003cstrong\u003etwo of the largest females from the very first legal import\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I’m actively searching for a large or mature male if anyone has one available. Despite its rarity and value, this species is surprisingly \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: slow growing, exceptionally hardy, and absolutely stunning. The colors are unreal in person—deep, rich, almost otherworldly—and unlike many New World species, \u003cstrong\u003ethey do not kick urticating hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a true grail tarantula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABLE --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; box-shadow: rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: SPECIAL NOTICES --\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🔔 Special Notices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eThis 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e▶️ \u003ca style=\"color: #4f46e5; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eUrban Tarantulas – care, setups, feeding \u0026amp; show-and-tell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: CARE DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🌡️ Care Details\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 32%; padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003e75–80°F (24–27°C). Warmer temps encourage faster growth.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e💧 Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003e~50%. Mostly dry substrate with a lightly moist corner.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: HOUSING --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003e1–4 oz deli cup with dry substrate and light ventilation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eTerrestrial enclosure with 3–4” of compact substrate for burrowing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003eAdults\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eEnclosure 2–3× leg span with deep substrate and a secure hide.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: DIET --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🍽️ General Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eCrickets 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: IN-DEPTH FACTS --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🕷️ In-depth Facts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eAphonopelma mooreae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e📛 Common name(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eMexican Jade Fuego\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e📍 Locale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🏷️ Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eTerrestrial, burrow-oriented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e📏 Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eFemales ~5–5.5\" DLS • Males slightly smaller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🪶 Urticating hairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eThey do not kick urticating hairs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e⏳ Growth rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🧭 Life span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eFemales 20+ years • Males ~6–8 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; color: #475569;\"\u003e🎯 Recommended levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px;\"\u003eBeginner friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: SOCIAL --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7; border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🎁 Follow me on social media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e🎁 Follow me on social media and receive an additional freebie*\u003cbr\u003e*Email me after you follow to let me know you’re a follower so I can include it.\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"background: #d26a6a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"background: #4f46e5; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"background: #2ea8a1; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"background: #5b7c99; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"background: #d8963a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SECTION: DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background: #f8fafc; color: #334155; font-weight: 600; padding: 14px; border-top: 1px solid #eef2f7;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.55;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eSafety 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandle tarantulas responsibly, and always prioritize your safety and the well-being of the tarantula.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Babies","offer_id":46666039263395,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"female - juvenile - inquire","offer_id":46666039296163,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"female - adult - inquire","offer_id":46666039328931,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/mexican-jade-fuego-tarantula-mooreae-urban-tarantulas-2.jpg?v=1766360306","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/aphonopelma-mooreae-mexican-jade-fuego-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}