Mexican Redknee (Brachypelma smithi) The Mexican Redknee
Tarantula is probably the most popular of all pet tarantulas.
Native to the Pacific desert of Mexico, it is known to be one of
the longest living tarantula species, with females living up to
30 years in captivity. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced
hobbyist, you can't go wrong with a Mexican Redknee Tarantula.
Due to this spider's gentle nature, colorful appearance, large
body size, and long life, it is easy to see why the Mexican
Redknee Tarantula is such a desired animal in the hobby. Range:
Pacific desert scrubland of Mexico Diet: Spiderlings will eat
pinhead crickets, and other small insects. Adults eat crickets,
other large insects such as lobster roaches. Size: 5 to 5.5
inches when fully grown. Growth: Slow Growth Temperature: 75° to
80° Fahrenheit Humidity/Water Requirements: 50 to 60%. All
tarantulas that have at least a 3" legspan may drink from a
shallow, wide water dish. Spiderlings will require light misting
to drink droplets of water.