Mexican fire feetSpider (Latin name: Brachypelma boehmei) native to the dry deserts of western Mexico, another classic of the Brachypelma genuspets tarantula species. The fiery red hair on their feet makes them look like flames, and the name "fire feet" is very apt. Due to its early popularity, the price of larvae of this species is only moderate in the pet tarantula market.

The adult Mexican fire-footed spider is 15-16 cm in length. Like other species of the same genus, their small larvae are gray-white, but when they grow to about 3 cm, you can see obvious signs on the legs. It is red, and 5-6 cm has already shown a relatively complete adult individual color.

The suitable temperature of Mexican fire-footed spider is 28-30℃, and the suitable humidity is 65%. It is recommended to use relatively dry peat and coconut bricks as the substrate. They are native to the drier Mexican deserts, along with other species such as Mexican red knee and Mexican red foot. In their native place they dig burrows or occupy the dens of other small animals. Rarely seen in captivity though, they are also a species of tarantula that is great for display.

They appear to be more timid and more prone to kicking than other Brachypelma relatives. Many hobbyists who keep them report that as soon as their breeding box is opened, they will be alerted to kick their fur. If it is a larger individual, then the relatively large amount of stinging hair it releases can still cause you to "itchy".