{"id":33891,"date":"2024-04-26T18:08:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T16:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antderground.com\/producto\/brachypelma-hamorii-ex-smithi\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T18:50:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:50:31","slug":"brachypelma-hamorii-ex-smithi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/antderground.com\/en\/product\/brachypelma-hamorii-ex-smithi\/","title":{"rendered":"Brachypelma hamorii (ex smithi)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Scientific Name:<\/strong> Brachypelma hamorii (formerly Brachypelma smithi)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Name:<\/strong> Mexican Red Knee Tarantula<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distribution:<\/strong> Native to Mexico, specifically the regions of Guerrero and Michoac\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Mainly inhabits semi-arid and tropical areas, such as dry forests and savannas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Size: Adult males typically reach between 5 to 6 inches (12-15 cm) in leg span, while females can measure between 6 to 7 inches (15-18 cm).<\/li>\n<li>Coloration: It has a robust body with a shiny black abdomen and legs of a reddish-orange tone at the joints, giving it its common name &#8220;Red Knee&#8221;. Additionally, it has a urticating hair brush on the abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>Behavior: This species is known to be relatively calm and docile. Though they may display some nervousness, they are not aggressive. They are nocturnal and spend most of their time in burrows they dig themselves or in natural shelters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> It is a carnivorous species that mainly feeds on live insects such as crickets, roaches, beetles, and worms. They may also occasionally feed on small vertebrates like mice and lizards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifespan:<\/strong> In captivity, they can live between 20 and 30 years, while in the wild their lifespan may be shorter due to factors such as predators and adverse environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Care in Captivity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Terrarium: A spacious terrarium with suitable substrate for burrowing, such as coconut fiber or potting soil, is recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Temperature and Humidity: They require temperatures between 24-28\u00b0C and a relative humidity of 70-80%. This can be achieved using a thermometer and a humidifier.<\/li>\n<li>Feeding: Offer appropriately sized live insects and worms, with feeding frequency varying depending on the growth stage.<\/li>\n<li>Handling: Excessive handling should be avoided as it can stress them. 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