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Continue ShoppingBrachypelma smithi ex annitha (Mexican Redknee Tarantula) - Unsexed - 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
This stock was directly imported from Mexico, insuring pure bloodlines
Brachypelma smithi ex annitha - 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.