{"product_id":"brachypelma-smithi-formerly-annitha-mexican-giant-red-knee-5","title":"Brachypelma smithi (Formerly Annitha)(Mexican Giant Red-knee)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eBrachypelma smithi\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eTrue Mexican Redknee Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most iconic and recognizable tarantulas in the world. Native to the Pacific coastal foothills and thorn scrub regions of Guerrero, Mexico, this species epitomizes the calm temperament, vibrant coloration, and longevity that define the \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eBrachypelma\u003c\/em\u003e genus. Its rich black body is contrasted by brilliant orange-red patellae (“knees”) and a soft tan carapace marked by a central black triangle—an unmistakable pattern that has made it a favorite among enthusiasts for decades. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eB. smithi\u003c\/em\u003e constructs silk-lined burrows in compact clay soils beneath rocks or roots, providing refuge from predators and insulation from the arid surface heat. It is a slow-growing, deliberate, and docile species, spending much of its life near the entrance of its burrow. In captivity, it thrives under semi-arid conditions with deep substrate, stable temperatures, and light seasonal humidity changes—ideal for display, breeding, and educational exhibits alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brachypelma smithi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico (Guerrero)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Dry Forest and Thorn Scrub (400–900 m elevation); compact clay and loamy soils with sparse vegetation, warm daytime temperatures 78–88°F, cooler nights 65–70°F, and relative humidity 55–70%, with monsoon rains from June to September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919172657393,"sku":"1002:BracSmi.5","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Brachypelmasmithi.jpg?v=1746395055","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/brachypelma-smithi-formerly-annitha-mexican-giant-red-knee-5","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}