Brachypelma hamorii - Female- Mexican Redknee Tarantula

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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Brachypelma hamorii
Common Name
Mexican Redknee 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
Very Slow
Origin
Jalisco and Colima, Mexico
Keeper Level
Beginner
Habitat
Arid scrubland and tropical dry forest margins
Display Appeal
Very 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 hamorii — commonly known as the Mexican Redknee 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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