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)
Species Data
- Classification
- Araneae / Theraphosidae Source
- Size
- Body length about 52–54 mm in females and slightly less at 46–52 mm in males, though males have the greater maximum span including the legs, with the fourth leg reaching 75 mm
- Lifespan
- Females may live about 30 years while males live only about 5, a large difference in lifespan
- Diet
- Carnivore Waits in ambush in its burrow and seizes insects and other prey that come near
- Distribution
- Native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, in the states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacan, inhabiting deciduous tropical forest on mountain slopes. Source
- Sources
- en.wikipedia.org ja.wikipedia.org
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
Where to See This Species
Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0
Verified individual animals and facilities will be added as official information becomes available.
Conservation Story
Conservation Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Sources
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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
- How many operating facilities are registered here?
- Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0 Source
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Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org