Brachypelma hamorii (Mexican red knee) Size:2"-3" a large hide

a large hide

Lifestyle: Semi-arboreal and communal

Diet: Small crickets

or coconut fiber kept mostly dry

famous for maternal care—females guard their egg sacs and even provide food for spiderlings by regurgitation

Brachypelma hamorii (Mexican red knee) Size:2"-3" a large hideBrachypelma hamorii (Mexican Red Knee Tarantula) Origin: Mexico particularly along the Pacific coast in Colima and Guerrero. Size: 56 inches (1315 cm) leg span. Lifespan: Females 2025 years, males 57 years. Lifestyle: Terrestrial and opportunistic burrower; may dig shallow burrows or use natural hides. Appearance: One of the most iconic tarantulas in the hobby, with a dark black body, orange red knee joints, and light carapace edging. Often confused