GENERAL INFORMATION
The Mexican red knee tarantula originates from the semi-desert scrub land of Mexico and Panama. Its abdomen is black with a few red hairs. Its legs are black striped with bands of orange, tan and red coloration. A fully grown spider will have a leg span between five and six inches. Females may live to be up to thirty years old. Males have a much shorter life span. Due to this spider’s docile nature, colorful appearance, large size and long life they have become a popular type of tarantula to keep as pets. The spider requires little care and little space. It is an excellent choice of pet for with all levels of experience.
ADULT SIZE
4-6 inches
ENCLOSURE
5-10 gallon tank will work great with a secure screen lid
SUBSTRATE
2-3 inches of peat moss, soil, or vermiculite can be used as a substrate. Wood, cork bark, or half of a small clay flower pot can be used for a shelter/retreat.
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY
Temperature 75-80 degrees
Humidity 60-75%
Have at least one temp and humidity gauge in the enclosure
FOOD/WATER
Will eat crickets, roaches and other insects and vertebrates
Feed 1-3 crickets a week
HEATING
Use a heat mat on the side and place it at one end of the enclosure
LIGHTING
No lighting, lighting is harmful to tarantulas
The Mexican red knee tarantula originates from the semi-desert scrub land of Mexico and Panama. Its abdomen is black with a few red hairs. Its legs are black striped with bands of orange, tan and red coloration. A fully grown spider will have a leg span between five and six inches. Females may live to be up to thirty years old. Males have a much shorter life span. Due to this spider’s docile nature, colorful appearance, large size and long life they have become a popular type of tarantula to keep as pets. The spider requires little care and little space. It is an excellent choice of pet for with all levels of experience.
ADULT SIZE
4-6 inches
ENCLOSURE
5-10 gallon tank will work great with a secure screen lid
SUBSTRATE
2-3 inches of peat moss, soil, or vermiculite can be used as a substrate. Wood, cork bark, or half of a small clay flower pot can be used for a shelter/retreat.
TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY
Temperature 75-80 degrees
Humidity 60-75%
Have at least one temp and humidity gauge in the enclosure
FOOD/WATER
Will eat crickets, roaches and other insects and vertebrates
Feed 1-3 crickets a week
HEATING
Use a heat mat on the side and place it at one end of the enclosure
LIGHTING
No lighting, lighting is harmful to tarantulas
