Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula) 2.5" MALE

Brachypelma auratum (Mexican Flame Knee Tarantula)

This docile species is a stunner and great for those who love high contrast coloration. Featuring bright red-orange knees shaped almost like hearts and yellow banding, this species creates a cleaner, more refined look than its cousin, the Mexican Red Knee (B. hamorii). Add this amazing docile new world tarantula for sale to your collection today.

Why do hobbyists keep Brachypelma auratum?

• Stunning Coloration: Bright red-orange, heart-shaped knee markings and yellow banding against a black body create one of the cleanest, most refined looks in the genus.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and easygoing, a comfortable species for any experience level.
• Long Lived: Females can live for decades with proper care, a genuine lifelong companion.

How should Brachypelma auratum be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 5 to 6 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile and easygoing, one of the calmer species in the genus.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Heart-Shaped Knees: The distinctive shape of the knee markings is part of what sets this species apart visually from its closest relatives.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.