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Continue ShoppingBrachypelma smithi ex annitha (Mexican Redknee Tarantula) - Female - RARE - Pure Blood
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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 smithi
- Common Name
- ex annitha (Mexican Redknee Tarantula)
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Origin
- Mexico
- 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
Species profile
Brachypelma smithi — commonly known as the ex annitha (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 smithi ex annitha - Female - Mexican Redknee Tarantula (RARE) - Pure Blood
Brachypelma smithi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas) native to Mexico. It has been confused with Brachypelma hamorii; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice as pets among tarantula keepers. Many earlier sources referring to B. smithi either relate to B. hamorii or do not distinguish between the two species. B. smithi is a terrestrial tarantula native to Pacific coast of the Mexican state of Guerrero.
photo by NV
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.