Aggressive level 2 - low; suitable for novices
Deserticola/opportunist
Very low, long-lived and static growth
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The Brachypelma hamorii (Brachypelma smithi) or Mexican red-knee tarantula is one of the most famous tarantulas, suitable for beginners, non-aggressive; it reaches 12 cm in length, can live up to 15 years and feeds on insects.
DIMENSIONS: Size M – 5/6 cm.
SOURCE: Mexico and arid areas
AMBIENTAMENT VALUES: temperature 27-28 degrees Celsius during the day, 22-24 degrees Celsius night humidity 60-65%
ALIMENTATION: size-appropriate insects (grills, cockroaches, worms, locusts) medium size isopods
TIP SET UP: terrarium or faunabox 30x30x25, substrate 5 cm vermiculite and sand, along with succulent plants, bowl with water or hydrogel always present and a natural or artificial shelter
ABITUDINI: desertion/opportunistic arachnid
AGGRESSIVITA: 2 – low, very docile, prefers escape to attack. If stressed throws stinging hairs like most brachypelma
GROWTH RAPIDITY: Very slow, as it has a slow metabolism, it is also among the easiest to feed in terraristic and to manage as well as the longest-lived
STATUS CITES: CITES B
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Specific References
12.5 cm pliers made of rigid plastic, easy sanitizes
Ideal for administering live food or removal of residues
Aggressive level 4 - docile temperament, variable between specimens of the same species
Widespread in Brazil
Tarantola dwarf ditch, also suitable for newbies
RARITY - Endemic to Nicaragua
Aggression Level 4 - Medium/High; suitable for beginners
Terrestrial/Opportunistic, tropical habitat
Fast-growing and easy to care for
Aggressive level 8 - very aggressive and with a nervous temperament
Arboricola, typical of West African forests
Needs a terrarium developed in height and well-aired
Aggressive level 3 - very quiet species
Digger, typical arid environments Mexico and Costa Rica
Medium-low growth, very easy to manage
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RARE - suitable for the most experienced for disposition and terrarium management
Aggressive level 5 - medium aggressive and very fast in movements
Arboricola, typical of Venezuela's forests
Needs a terrarium developed in height and well-aired
Aggression level 8 - for experienced terrariophiles
Size s - about 2/2.5 cm and medium growth
Arboricola, requires tall and spacious terrari
Difficulty level 2 - extremely resilient and easy to care for
Terrestrial, South American tropical environment
Grows very quickly being very easy to feed
Aggressive level 5 - medium/high; fast and nervous, not suitable for newbies
Widespread in southern China
Create beautiful tunnels and cobwebs inside the terrarium
Rather voracious, ditching/terricular
RARITY - one of the most beautiful tarantulas in Colombia
Aggression level 4 - aggressive and defensive behavior
Highly sought after variety, which does not tolerate environmental variations; dedicated to the most experienced
Rather voracious, it feeds on a varied diet; as adults they also accept pinky
Rarity, for newbies and experts
Aggression level 2 - docile but sometimes nervous
Arboricola, typical of The Venezuelan Forests
It needs a well-structured, breezy terrarium
Aggressive level 5 - medium/high; very fast and nervous, not suitable for newbies
Widespread in Vietnam, Myanmar, India
Create beautiful tunnels and cobwebs inside the terrarium
Rather voracious, ditching/terricular
RARITY - rare to find in the terrarium sector
Aggressiveness level 2 - Easy to manage, requires particularly tall terrariums or boxes
Widespread in a small area of Georgia, in the USA
Creates a dense web, to capture prey and can reach up to 9 cm (legspan included)
RARITY - requested and sought after, as well as being a recently appeared tarantula on the market
Aggression level 3 - Not aggressive, it can still present the classic defensive posture
Widespread in Guyana and Brazil
Easy to manage, being less delicate than similar varieties such as Avicularia
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