Is the Mexican redknee tarantula dangerous to humans?

Its venom is only mildly toxic to people, and it is considered a docile species; when threatened it usually kicks irritating hairs rather than biting.

How long do Mexican redknee tarantulas live?

Females can live up to about 30 years, while males typically live only around 5 years.

Where is the Mexican redknee tarantula found in the wild?

It is native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacan, living in deciduous tropical forest on mountain slopes.

Mexican Redknee Tarantulaメキシカンレッドニー

Brachypelma hamoriiVU— Vulnerable

The Mexican redknee tarantula is a large, docile spider native to the deciduous tropical forests of Mexico's Pacific coast, easily recognized by the orange-red bands on its legs. A beginner-friendly favorite in the pet trade thanks to its calm nature and only mildly toxic bite, females can live for around 30 years, far longer than males.

Mexican Redknee Tarantula (reference photo) — Photo: Gossipguy / CC0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification: Araneae / Theraphosidae Source
Distribution: Native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacan, inhabiting deciduous tropical forest on mountain slopes. Source

Did You Know?

Its venom is only mildly toxic to humans and it has a notably docile temperament, making it one of the most popular beginner tarantula species worldwide. Source
When threatened, it typically avoids biting and instead kicks urticating hairs from its abdomen toward a threat, irritating the eyes and skin. Source
It was long confused with the closely related species Brachypelma smithi until DNA barcoding in 2017 clearly established it as a distinct species. Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではVU（危急）に区分される。

Habitat

メキシコ太平洋岸の乾燥林、低木地、地中の巣穴。

Threats

国際ペット取引のための採集
生息地の減少

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

国際取引の規制
飼育下繁殖

Sources

en.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

Is the Mexican redknee tarantula dangerous to humans?: Its venom is only mildly toxic to people, and it is considered a docile species; when threatened it usually kicks irritating hairs rather than biting. Source
How long do Mexican redknee tarantulas live?: Females can live up to about 30 years, while males typically live only around 5 years. Source
Where is the Mexican redknee tarantula found in the wild?: It is native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacan, living in deciduous tropical forest on mountain slopes. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org