Mexican Red Knee Tarantula

Species: Mexican Red Knee TarantulaScientific Name: Brachypelma smithiOrigin: Eastern MexicoLifespan: Males generally live up to 10 years, and females may live well beyond 15 years.Size: 5.5-6.5” diameterEnclosure Type: The setup of the terrarium of the Red Knee Tarantula requires a well-maintained ratio between the size of the Tarantula and the height of the cage. The substrate should be filled up to a height that is nearly 1.5 times the leg span of the spider to avoid any damage due to fall.Enclosure Size: The minimum terrarium size for a Mexican red knee tarantula varies depending on its size. Slings can be housed in basic acrylic spiderling enclosures, no smaller than four legspans by three legspans. These should be gradually upgraded until they are large enough to be comfortable in an adult-sized enclosure no smaller than 20” L x 10” W x 10”H, or a 10-gallon tank, although taller (and larger in general) is likely to be better.Substrate: Although Mexican red knee tarantulas are not