Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
The Mexican red knee tarantula is a calm, slow-growing, ground-dwelling spider from Mexico, known for its bright orange-red leg bands. Its docile nature makes it a favorite with tarantula keepers. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: 4-5 inches
- Life Expectancy: 6-20 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
The Mexican red knee tarantula eats live insects such as crickets.
- Staple Diet: 3 to 4 crickets
- Frequency: Once or twice a week depending on size and age; remove uneaten crickets
- Water: Keep a shallow water dish available
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Handle with care; some invertebrates can bite or sting and may cause irritation. Wash your hands after handling. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Mexican red knee tarantulas are terrestrial burrowers that need deep substrate and a snug retreat.
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Minimum Enclosure: 10-gallon tank
- Temperature: 75-80°F
- Humidity: 25-50%
- Lighting (UVB): No UVB needed
- Substrate: Coconut fiber, 3 to 4 inches deep for burrowing
- Enrichment: Cork bark tubes are recommended as a hide
The Mexican red knee tarantula is a calm, slow-growing, ground-dwelling spider from Mexico, known for its bright orange-red leg bands. Its docile nature makes it a favorite with tarantula keepers. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Beginner
- Adult Size: 4-5 inches
- Life Expectancy: 6-20 years
The Mexican red knee tarantula eats live insects such as crickets.
- Staple Diet: 3 to 4 crickets
- Frequency: Once or twice a week depending on size and age; remove uneaten crickets
- Water: Keep a shallow water dish available
Handle with care; some invertebrates can bite or sting and may cause irritation. Wash your hands after handling. Never release pets into the wild.
Habitat and Care
Mexican red knee tarantulas are terrestrial burrowers that need deep substrate and a snug retreat.
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Minimum Enclosure: 10-gallon tank
- Temperature: 75-80°F
- Humidity: 25-50%
- Lighting (UVB): No UVB needed
- Substrate: Coconut fiber, 3 to 4 inches deep for burrowing
- Enrichment: Cork bark tubes are recommended as a hide
