Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Giant Red Knee) 1.5"-2" Unsexed
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New World
Terrestrial
The Mexican Giant Red Knee (Brachypelma smithi) from Guerrero, Mexico, is a large, colorful red knee with bold orange leg bands and a lighter carapace. Adults reach about 5–6" in leg span, and females can live 25 years or more.
Temperament: Generally calm, though it will kick urticating hairs when bothered. A classic beginner species.
Care: Mostly dry substrate deep enough to burrow, a hide and a shallow water dish. Normal room temperatures are fine.
Growth rate: Slow.
This listing is unsexed.
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