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Deutsch: Brachypelma boehmei, ausgewachsen, weiblich English: Brachypelma boehmei, adult, female
If they are startled or threatened they will flick their urticating hairs in self-defense.
English: B. boehmei
Because of the Mexican Fireleg Tarantula's docile nature they are kept as pets.
English: A Mexican fireleg tarantula (Brachupelma boehmei) at the Skopje Zoo, Macedonia. Македонски: Мексиканска огненонога тарантула во Зоо Скопје.
The bright orange of these tarantulas legs is quite remarkable especially when in contrast to their dark black bodies.