Brachypelma hamorii (Mexican Red Knee Tarantula) 0.5-0.75" FREE AFTER $400 SPENT

Brachypelma smithi (ex annitha) (Mexican Giant Red Knee Tarantula)

Brachypelma smithi was one of the first species on the scene of the tarantula hobby, and it does not disappoint. The "True Smithi" is similar to the other species known as the Mexican Red Knee, B. hamorii, the two were seemingly one species that became separated by a river in Mexico, causing them to diverge into two distinct but similar species. B. smithi does appear to get a bit larger and more red, which has made it increasingly popular among enthusiasts over the years. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale, a true hobby classic that's genuinely harder to find than it once was.

Why do hobbyists keep Brachypelma smithi?

• Stunning Coloration: A black body with red-orange knees, running slightly redder and with less black on the carapace (head) than its close relative, B. hamorii.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and easygoing, a comfortable species for keepers of any experience level.
• Rare in the Hobby: Genuinely harder to find due to years of accidental crossbreeding with the very similar B. hamorii.

How should Brachypelma smithi be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 5 to 6 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile, though a bit skittish, more likely to flee or flick urticating hairs than stand its ground.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• True Bloodline Matters: Years of accidental crossbreeding with B. hamorii have made genuinely pure B. smithi harder to source than the classic Red Knee name might suggest.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.