Brachypelma smithi

Common Name: Mexican Red Knee
Native Locale: Pacific coast of Mexico
Category: Terrestrial,  New World
Adult Size: 4 - 6 inches
Lifespan: Females=20 years    Males=5 - 10 years
Growth Rate: Fast
Temperament: Generally calm, not aggressive
Difficulty:  Good for beginner collectors

B smithi has a distinctive coloration with a black body and bright red or orange markings on its knees. Often confused with B. hamorii.

Their natural habitat is in hilly, deciduous tropical forests. It makes burrows under rocks and tree roots, among dense thickets and deciduous forests.

They prefer dry, warm environments with plenty of hiding spots.

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.