The Mexican flame knee tarantula, endemic to the Guerrero and Michoacán regions, is named after the bright orange color of its second joints. They are very similar to the Brachypelma smithi tarantula.
Size: 14-15 cm
Color: Their entire bodies are black, except for their knees, that have a flaming bright orange coloration.
Other Characteristic Features: There are setae on several parts of this tarantula’s body, notably the legs and abdomen.
Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula
Once mating takes place, the female lays 50-2000 eggs at a time.
After 8-9 weeks, the eggs hatch. The juveniles are very skittish and display burrowing behavior.
Similar to other tarantulas, they do not use webs to catch prey.
The tarantulas possess venom that they use to paralyze prey. However, a bite from them is not fatal to humans.
Brachypelma auratum
| Lifespan | Males: 4-6 years, Females: 20-25 years |
| Distribution | Mexico, mainly the Guerrero and Michoacán regions |
| Habitat | Under tree logs and stones |
| Diet | Cockroaches, crickets, and locusts |
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The Mexican flame knee tarantula, endemic to the Guerrero and Michoacán regions, is named after the bright orange color of its second joints. They are very similar to the Brachypelma smithi tarantula.
Mexican Flame Knee
Size: 14-15 cm
Color: Their entire bodies are black, except for their knees, that have a flaming bright orange coloration.
Other Characteristic Features: There are setae on several parts of this tarantula’s body, notably the legs and abdomen.
Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula
Once mating takes place, the female lays 50-2000 eggs at a time.
After 8-9 weeks, the eggs hatch. The juveniles are very skittish and display burrowing behavior.
Similar to other tarantulas, they do not use webs to catch prey.
The tarantulas possess venom that they use to paralyze prey. However, a bite from them is not fatal to humans.
Brachypelma auratum
| Lifespan | Males: 4-6 years, Females: 20-25 years |
| Distribution | Mexico, mainly the Guerrero and Michoacán regions |
| Habitat | Under tree logs and stones |
| Diet | Cockroaches, crickets, and locusts |
Image Source: mymonsters.co.za, i.pinimg.com, spiderid.com
