Mexican Red Knee Tarantula

The Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) is a species of spider that lives in shrubs, deserts, and forests in Mexico. They have a black body and legs with orange-red joints, and like other wolf spiders, they have sensitive hairs covering their

Chinese name: 墨西哥火膝头蜘蛛

Scientific name: Brachypelma auratum

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Arachnida

Order: Araneae

Species: Mexican Red Knee Tarantula

Distribution: Deserts and wastelands in Mexico

Of course, in 1992, the Mexican Red Knee Tarantula was finally identified as a distinct species. Compared to other pet tarantulas of the Genus Brachypelma, the Mexican Red Knee is relatively less common. This may be because they are relatively more difficult to breed in captivity and entered the pet market later. Originally from deserts, shrubs, and barren areas in Mexico, they have been brought to various parts of the world due to their beautiful coloration.

It is recommended to keep Mexican Red Knee Tarantula as a pet for climbing enthusiasts. The Mexican Red Knee Tarantula (Brachypelma hamorii) is a species of spider that lives in shrubs, deserts, and forests in Mexico. They have a black body and legs with orange-red joints, and like other wolf spiders, they have sensitive hairs covering their

1. Emaciation disease

  When you find that the surface of the spider becomes dull, the skin begins to dry and turn yellow, it is likely that emaciation disease has occurred. This condition is generally caused by poor eating habits and long-term malnutrition for the spider.   2. Intestinal inflammation

  In contrast to emaciation disease, this condition is caused by overeating. The owner keeps feeding the spider or feeds it with a low food temperature, which can cause the spider to develop bloating and abdominal pain, eventually leading to intestinal inflammation.

  3. Hemiplegia

  Spiders do not have high requirements for the environment, but when the temperature is too high, especially in summer with high temperatures and humidity, if the spider's cage is too far from the ventilation port, it will put the spider in a state of heat stroke, resulting in paralyzed legs and disability of half the body.

  4. Constipation

  The most common cause of constipation is lack of water. In addition to food, spiders also need to drink water. If the owner only feeds the spider but does not provide water, the water in the food cannot provide the necessary hydration for the spider's body.

  5. Black rot disease

  Lack of appetite, lethargy, and black, ulcerative lesions on the abdomen are the manifestations of black rot disease in spiders. The reason for this condition is improper water and food, and if the spider eats food contaminated with bacteria, it may contract black rot disease, which can lead to death in severe cases.

  6. Mildew disease

  Especially in the southern regions, during the hot and humid summer weather, the surface of the spider is easily invaded by bacteria. The spider's joints become increasingly stiff, and its body becomes increasingly damp, providing a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive and causing the spider to develop mold spots.

  7. Parasitic infection

  Parasitic infection is perhaps the most disgusting disease for spiders. If it is small insects, it is fine, but those rampant parasites will crawl on the spider's body, which is very disgusting to see. Besides disturbing the spider's rest, they may also carry other viruses, causing multiple infections and posing a threat to the spider's life.

If you are a beginner, it is recommended to start with a sub-adult. The general way to raise them is similar to that of the Red Rose. The environment should be a bit more humid than that of the Rose. My little one doesn't like to hide in the burrow very much, but it's best to provide a temperature of at least 20° Celsius during the winter. You should also have a small water bowl and put a sponge in it (this water should be changed frequently). One thing to note is not to scare it during the molting process, which is very important. Feeding: For juveniles, it is best to feed them chopped mealworms, about 2-3 sections. If the food is too big, they might be afraid and refuse to eat. When its size is similar to that of a mealworm, then you can feed it whole mealworms or other small larvae. Sub-adults and adults can be fed pinhead crickets (which can be bought at the bird and flower market), oil pumpkin larvae, large mealworms, and cicada pupae. Generally, after reaching sub-adult stage, feeding it oil pumpkin larvae should be enough. However, if I'm worried that it will get tired of eating the same thing, I would switch up its diet. Feeding time: After eating one mealworm, the juvenile will usually not eat for a long time, sometimes even for a month. As its size increases, its appetite will also increase, and the time between feedings will shorten. However, generally, once it's not hungry, it won't eat anymore, so there is no need to worry that it will overeat. But if it stops eating, it is best to remove the remaining food (including live food) to prevent it from harming the spider during molting! It is also quite resistant to fasting, so it should be okay to not feed it for 2-3 months after it is full. That's about it.