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. |
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