Brachypelma hamorii - Mexican Red Knee
Approx. 5" confirmed female. The Mexican Red Knee is quite literally one of the spiders that helped make tarantula keeping what it is today. Their bold black and orange coloration has made them instantly recognizable for decades, appearing in everything from movies and television to books and early pet trade literature.
They're slow growing, exceptionally long lived and generally calm, with straightforward care requirements that make them an excellent beginner species despite their impressive adult size. A confirmed female of this size skips years of waiting for a spiderling to grow and gives you the classic Mexican Red Knee pretty much exactly as most people picture them.
Care Guide: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets/brachypelma-hamorii
Brachypelma hamorii - Mexican Red Knee
Approx. 5" confirmed female. The Mexican Red Knee is quite literally one of the spiders that helped make tarantula keeping what it is today. Their bold black and orange coloration has made them instantly recognizable for decades, appearing in everything from movies and television to books and early pet trade literature.
They're slow growing, exceptionally long lived and generally calm, with straightforward care requirements that make them an excellent beginner species despite their impressive adult size. A confirmed female of this size skips years of waiting for a spiderling to grow and gives you the classic Mexican Red Knee pretty much exactly as most people picture them.
Care Guide: https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets/brachypelma-hamorii
