How do you care for a Brachypelma Smithi?

B-smithi-care-sheet. Temp/humidity: 70°-85° (21.1°-29.4°C) degrees/65%-80% humidity; I keep this species temperature at 80° (26.6°C) and the humidity at 60-70%. I wet one half side of the terrarium where the water dish is by overflowing the dish, then allow it to dry out completely.

Can you handle Brachypelma Hamorii?

The well-known Mexican red-knee tarantulas are actually two different species of spider that are native to the Pacific coast of Mexico. The Mexican red-knee tarantula is a docile and slow-moving animal, and you can handle it regularly without causing it undue stress.

Is Brachypelma Smithi rare?

Brachypelma smithi ex annitha – Female – Mexican Redknee Tarantula (RARE) – Pure Blood. Brachypelma smithi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas) native to Mexico. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice as pets among tarantula keepers.

Do Brachypelma Hamorii need humidity?

B. hamorii thrives at around 65% to 75% humidity levels. In terms of temperature, the Mexican Redknee prefers somewhere around 75°F to 80°F at all times.

How long do Brachypelma Hamorii live?

B. hamorii grows very slowly and matures relatively late. The females of this species can live up to 30 years, but the males tend to live for only 5 years or so.

Are Mexican red-knee tarantulas aggressive?

The Mexican redknee tarantula is generally docile, easy to handle and harmless to humans. It will only bite if threatened, but its venom is not fatal. Its bite is equivalent to a bee sting.

Whats the difference between Smithi and Hamorii?

hamorii was mistakenly used to describe the B. smithi (the species currently sold in the hobby). As the species was previously described, the name was changed to reflect that previously described species.

Are Mexican red knee tarantulas aggressive?

What is the rarest Brachypelma?

Brachypelma klaasi
Brachypelma klaasi (also known as the Mexican pink tarantula) is a tarantula endemic to Mexico and it is the rarest of the genus Brachypelma.

How long do B Smithi live?

Growth rate: Slow. Life expectancy: Females become up to 25-30 years old. Males are given a shorter lifetime of 4-5 years. Exceptions get 10 years old, which is very old for a male tarantula.