Scientific and common name.

Brachypelma smithi/Mexican red knee

Origin.

Mexican desert/scrubland

Set-up required.

Terrestrial, needs deep substrate to burrow. A shallow water dish should be provided

Temp/humidity.

75/80F and very high humidity 65/70%

Comments.

This spider has a very docile temperament, it can kick urticating hairs if disturbed. It will dig if given deep enough substrate, but will adopt an artificial burrow. This is a very slow growing tarantula, and the spiderlings are very small.