Brachypelma smithi
(Mexican Red Knee)
Known as the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula due to its red knees. These tarantulas make a great pet and are often seen in zoo's and movies. One of the longest lived tarantulas in the hobby and can live for over 25 years.
REGION
Mexican desert
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
24-30°C
HUMIDITY
55-65%
TEMPERMENT
Very calm and docile
GROWTH SPEED
Very slow
AVERAGE SIZE
13-17cm
LONGEVITY
25 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes, but less prone to use compared to similar species
VENOM POTENCY
Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Moderate
EGG SAC SIZE
400-500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
1/5
REGION
Mexican desert
CLASS
Terrestrial
TEMPERATURE
24-30°C
HUMIDITY
55-65%
TEMPERMENT
Very calm and docile
GROWTH SPEED
Very slow
AVERAGE SIZE
13-17cm
LONGEVITY
25 years
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes, but less prone to use compared to similar species
VENOM POTENCY
Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
Moderate
EGG SAC SIZE
400-500 spiderlings
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
Smaller than female, swollen pedepals
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
1/5