Brachypelma Smithi (Mexican Red Knee Tarantula)

Brachypelma Smithi, are you looking for Stunning tarantulas? well, brachypelma Smithi is one of them! just look at her pictures and fall in love :-) personally smithi is my first tarantula although its a bit expensive but her beauty made hypnotized me to buy her! Smithi is also known as the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula due to its red knees. This tarantula makes a great pet and are often seen in zoo's and movies. One of the longest lived tarantulas in the hobby and can live for over 25 years.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Mexican desert
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	Grows to about 13-17cm
Temperament:	Very calm and docile
Urticating Hairs:	Yes, less prone to use compared to similar species
Venom Potency:	Low toxicity, comparable to a bee sting
Brachypelma smithi Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places.
Temperature:	24-30°C (75-86°F)
Humidity:	About 55-65%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma smithi Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects