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Continue ShoppingBrachypelma hamorii - Unsexed - Mexican Red knee Tarantula
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches
- Temperament
- Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Brachypelma hamorii
- Common Name
- Mexican Redknee Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Very Slow
- Origin
- Jalisco and Colima, Mexico
- 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
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.
Listing details
Brachypelma hamorii - Unsexed - Mexican Redknee Tarantula
Brachypelma hamorii is a species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with B. smithi; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. B. hamorii is a terrestrial tarantula native to the western faces of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur mountain ranges in the Mexican states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacán. The species is a large spider, adult females having a total body length over 50 mm (2 in) and males having legs up to 75 mm (3 in) long. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice for enthusiasts.
Care guidance
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.