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

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Brachypelma Albiceps (Mexican golden red rump tarantula)

The Mexican golden red rump tarantula (Brachypelma albiceps), is a magnificient tarantula, belonging to the Brachypelma genus. Carapace of the spider has a light golden color, while Its abdomen is black and covered with red hairs (as in Brachypelma vagans). The legs are also black. This species is highly sought after by many terrarium enthusiasts. Females live for about 15 years, males significantly less - up to 12 months after the last moult.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Central Mexico
Class:	Terrestrial
Longevity:	Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years (Depends on Feeding)
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Docile And Calm
Urticating Hairs:	Yes
Venom Potency:	Weak
Brachypelma vagans Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a very deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.
Temperature:	25-28°C (77-82.4°F)
Humidity:	About 70%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma vagans Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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Carapace

 
Carapace: Shield - like plate which seems to be its "head"

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Brachypelma

The genera Brachypelma, of family Theraphosidae, contains 20 species of tarantula native to parts of Central America such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. Most of them comes with stunning colors which made them a part in pet-trade collection. The most famous species in this genus are the (Brachypelma smithi)

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Brachypelma Vagans (Mexican Red Rump Tarantula)

Brachypelma vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump or Mexican black velvet. It ranges predominantly in Mexico, but can be found as far south as Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen.hey can grow to a 5 inch leg span, with males typically being smaller and thinner than the females. They prefer scrubland habitats.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico
Class:	Burrowing. This species loves to burrow.
Longevity:	Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years. Females live for up to 15 years.
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Skittish but docile although some are aggressive
Urticating Hairs:	Ye
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Brachypelma vagans Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a very deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.
Temperature:	25-28°C (77-82.4°F)
Humidity:	About 70%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma vagans Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects

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