{"product_id":"bonnetina-tanzeri-mexican-species-tarantula","title":"Bonnetina tanzeri - Mexican Species Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f6fb;color:#1f2937;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55;max-width:860px;margin:auto;padding:16px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px;border:3px solid transparent;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff,#ffffff) padding-box,linear-gradient(90deg,#5b7c99,#2ea8a1,#4f46e5,#d8963a) border-box;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n    Bonnetina tanzeri Tarantula\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eBonnetina tanzeri is a beautiful Mexican dwarf tarantula with rich coloration, a calm presence, and the fascinating behaviors that make smaller New World species so rewarding to keep. This species is a great choice for keepers who appreciate unique, lesser-seen tarantulas with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:rgba(17,24,39,0.06) 0 2px 6px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⭐ Special Notices\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:32%;padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🕷️ Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eBonnetina tanzeri appreciates a secure enclosure with good ventilation, a comfortable substrate depth, and a hide it can use to feel protected. Check out my YouTube channel for care, setup, feeding, and show-and-tell videos to see how we keep and feed our tarantulas: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"color:#4f46e5;\"\u003eUrban Tarantulas YouTube\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🛠️ Care Details\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C). Warmer temperatures usually mean faster growth because they molt more often.\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;\"\u003eAround 50–60% humidity is suitable. Avoid swampy conditions and avoid letting the enclosure become completely bone dry.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🏠 Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eBabies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eUse a 1–4 oz deli cup with needle ventilation. FREE container at checkout IF requested; not included otherwise.\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;\"\u003eA secure terrestrial enclosure with enough substrate for light burrowing and a hide. Larger specimens can use an enclosure about 2–3x their body size.\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;\"\u003eProvide a terrestrial setup with a hide, ventilation, and room to move naturally. Flexible sizing based on the individual tarantula.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e🍽️ General Diet\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eCrickets + roaches (Dubia, Red Runner, Lobster). Babies eat baby crickets\/roaches. If prey is too big, pre-kill by crushing the head, leave it, then remove leftovers\/bolus. We never use pinhead crickets because they do not provide enough protein. Occasional treats for super large specimens can include pinky\/hopper mice or feeder lizards very sparingly; excess calcium can cause constipation\/pooping issues.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📚 In-depth Facts\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🕷️ Latin name \/ Scientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eBonnetina tanzeri\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;\"\u003eBonnetina tanzeri Mexican tarantula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e75–85°F (24–29°C)\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;\"\u003eApproximately 50–60%\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, New World, light burrower, may create some webbing around its hide\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;\"\u003eFemale DLS: around 3–4 inches. Male DLS: around 2.5–3 inches. Maximum size varies by individual.\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;\"\u003eYes, like many New World tarantulas, it can use urticating hairs as a defense.\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 to moderate growth rate.\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 can live many years with proper care; males typically have shorter adult lives.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;color:#475569;\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eA reliable eater on appropriately sized insects.\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;\"\u003eGreat for keepers who enjoy unique Mexican species and want a smaller tarantula with beautiful behaviors and personality.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e📱 Follow me on social media\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003e\n      🎁 Follow me on social media and receive an additional freebie*\u003cbr\u003e\n      *Email me after you follow to let me know you’re a follower so I can include it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#5b7c99;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;min-height:42px;margin:4px;\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/UrbanTarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2ea8a1;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;min-height:42px;margin:4px;\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/palmstreet.app\/u\/urbantarantulas?pr=muCIwoPJ\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#4f46e5;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;min-height:42px;margin:4px;\"\u003ePalmstreet\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UrbanTarantulas\/reviews\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d8963a;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;min-height:42px;margin:4px;\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@urbantarantulas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d26a6a;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;min-height:42px;margin:4px;\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f8fafc;\"\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;font-size:19px;font-weight:700;color:#334155;border-bottom:1px solid #eef2f7;\"\u003e⚠️ Safety Disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:14px;\"\u003eSafety Disclaimer: Tarantula bites are extremely rare, and there are no recorded human fatalities. Venom strength varies by species; Old World tarantulas are usually more potent than New World tarantulas, with Poecilotheria known for especially strong venom. Larger tarantulas may also deliver more venom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    If bitten, stay calm. Most symptoms fade within minutes to hours, though potent species may cause discomfort for up to a week. In 13 years, I’ve only been bitten once, and symptoms were gone after one week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Handling is at your own risk. I’m not responsible for bites or injuries. Always prioritize your safety and the tarantula’s well-being.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Tarantulas","offers":[{"title":"Female - juvenile - close to 2 inches","offer_id":47969139097763,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male - juvenile close to 2 inches","offer_id":47969139130531,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/5077\/7507\/files\/B._tanzeri.jpg?v=1786140242","url":"https:\/\/www.urbantarantulas.com\/products\/bonnetina-tanzeri-mexican-species-tarantula","provider":"Urban Tarantulas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}