Common names: Mexican Flame Knee
Adult Size: 14cm to 15cm
Type: New World, Terrestrial
Growth Rate: Medium
Temperament: Docile to Skittish.
Lifespan: Females (20 to 25 years) | Males (4 to 6 years)
Origin: Central America, Mexico
Recommended Climate: 26-28°C (Summer), 22-24°C (Winter)
Recommended Humidity: 60-70%
Basic Enclosure Requirements: Terrestrial setup with at least 4 x the size of the spider in horizontal space, 5cm to 10cm of substrate with a shelter and a water dish.
Brachypelma auratum - Mexican Flame Knee
Description
Scientific Name: Brachypelma auratum
Common names: Mexican Flame Knee
A beautiful member of the Brachypelma species, the Mexican Flame Knee is mostly covered in black setae/hairs with white/cream highlights at all the leg joints and then the most striking little red flame on each knee. Very skittish as youngsters but calming down as they age. They’re known to eat well and grow at a medium pace and have some burrowing tendencies but mostly as youngsters. As terrestrial adults you can expect them to be comfortable out in the open and they make stunning display tarantulas.