Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame knee Tarantula)

The Mexican Flame knee (Brachypelma auratum) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. It is similar in appearance to the Brachypelma smithi, though its "red knee" is darker thank Brachypelma Smithi.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Very slow and long lived. Live for up to 30 years.
Adult Size:	5-6 inches
Temperament:	Docile Skittish
Urticating Hairs:	kicks urticating hairs
Venom Potency:	weak, 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