Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula) FEMALE
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Description
Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula)
The Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula, or Brachypelma auratum, is a terrestrial tarantula from Mexico. Adults have black legs with yellow banding at the joints and bright red-orange knee markings shaped like little hearts or flames, hence the names Heart Knee and Mexican Flame Knee, a black carapace, and a black abdomen. This is likely the most vividly red-colored Brachypelma species, especially right after a fresh molt. This coloration starts coming in around 2 inches, while the species only grows to about 5 to 6 inches in diagonal leg span. Females live about 20 to 30 years, males 4 to 5 years. This species is calm, forgiving, and a great choice for beginner keepers. Grab your very own Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula for sale today, offered here as a juvenile female.
Why do hobbyists keep Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula?
- Black and Red-Orange Coloration: Sells itself the moment you see one in person.
- Docile Temperament: Calm and forgiving, a popular docile terrestrial.
- Great Display Species: Stays visible rather than hiding below ground.
- Beginner Species: A great first sling; arid-region tarantulas are easy to keep.
- Uncommon in the Hobby: A cleaner, more refined take on the classic red-knee look that doesn't show up in every collection, and one that can be genuinely hard to track down.
How should Brachypelma auratum be kept?
- Adult Size: Hatches around 0.5 inch, adult max about 5 to 6 inches.
- Enclosure: A 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure with about 4 inch of substrate, sized ahead of the animal.
- Setup Tips: A cork hide sized to fully enter speeds settling in.
- Rehousing: Next upsize: the 18 by 18 by 12 inch enclosure (roughly 18 to 24 months).
- Temperature: 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, optimal for an arid species like this one.
- Humidity: Arid, not kept wet. Never let substrate dry out completely at sling size.
- Water: A shallow textured water dish, something to grip climbing out.
- Diet: A 3/4 inch cricket or similar roach, once a week.
- Temperament: Calm and forgiving, a docile terrestrial species.
Are there any additional notes or considerations for Brachypelma auratum?
- Captive Bred: Captive bred, from Exotics Unlimited.
- Slow Growth Rate: Reaches adult size over roughly 4 to 6 years.
- Defensive Behavior: Hair-flicking is rare, a last resort.
Looking for similar species?
- Browse our New World and Docile Species collections.
Frequently asked questions about Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula
- Is the Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula a good beginner species? Yes, one of the best beginner picks for a first tarantula.
Listing Notes
- This listing is for a Brachypelma auratum Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula juvenile female measuring around 3 to 3.5 inch in diagonal leg span, a confirmed female. The full adult coloration is well in at this size.
- Looking for other sizes? Also available as a 1.5-2" Juvenile, 2.5-3" Juvenile male.