Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula) - Female - Rare - Pure Blood

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5”

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Brachypelma auratum
Common Name: (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula)
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial
Temperament: Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Adult Size: 5–6 inches
Growth Rate: Slow
Origin: Mexico
Keeper Level: Beginner
Habitat: Dry scrubland / Deciduous forest
Display Appeal: High

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: Mexico

Adult size: 5–6 inches

Keeper level: Beginner

Terrestrial — dry scrubland / deciduous forest

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–80°F and 55–65% humidity. Provide dry terrestrial substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Brachypelma auratum — commonly known as the (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula) — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–80°F with 55–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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