Brachypelma klaasi (Mexican Pink Tarantula)

Brachypelma klaasi (Mexican Pink Tarantula)

The Mexican Pink Tarantula, or Brachypelma klaasi, is a terrestrial tarantula from Mexico. Adults have pink legs with black femurs, a black carapace, and a black abdomen covered in pink hairs, the color combination that gives this species its name. The pink deepens and becomes especially vivid right after each 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 Pink Tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling through mature adult.

Why do hobbyists keep Mexican Pink Tarantula?

• Black and Pink 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.
• Rare in the Hobby: Grows even slower than most of its relatives and rarely sits in stock for long once it arrives.

How should Brachypelma klaasi be kept?

• Adult Size: Hatches around 0.5 inch, adult max about 5 to 6 inches.
• Enclosure: Scales with the animal, from a 6 by 6 by 4 inch start up to an 18 by 18 by 12 inch adult setup.
• Setup Tips: A cork hide sized to fully enter speeds settling in.
• Rehousing: Three enclosures cover this species for life.
• 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: Prey size ranges from 1/8 up to a 1 inch cricket, once a week.
• Temperament: Calm and forgiving, a docile terrestrial species.

Are there any additional notes or considerations for Brachypelma klaasi?

• 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.
• Also Written: Often abbreviated B. klaasi or B klaasi in the hobby.

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Frequently asked questions about Mexican Pink Tarantula

• Is the Mexican Pink Tarantula a good beginner species? Yes, one of the best beginner picks for a first tarantula.

Which size should I choose?

• 0.5-0.75" Spiderling: Start raising this species from the very beginning.
• 1.5-2" Juvenile: Past the earliest stage, coloration starting to show.
• 2-2.5" Juvenile: Past the earliest stage, coloration starting to show.
• 2-2.5" Juvenile female: Confirmed female juvenile.
• 2-2.5" Juvenile male: Confirmed male juvenile.
• 5-6" Mature female: Full adult female, near full coloration and size.