Red-kneed Tarantula
Mexican redknee tarantula is a common name for several spiders and may refer to: *''Brachypelma hamorii'' *''Brachypelma smithi ''Brachypelma smithi'' is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas) native to Mexico. It has been confused with ''Brachypelma hamorii''; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular ...'' {{Short pages monitor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Brachypelma Hamorii
''Brachypelma hamorii'' is a species of tarantula found in Mexico. It has been confused with '' B. smithi''; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Many earlier sources referring to ''B. smithi'' either do not distinguish between the two species or relate to ''B. hamorii''. ''B. hamorii'' is a terrestrial tarantula native to the western faces of the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur mountain ranges in the Mexican states of Colima, Jalisco, and Michoacán. The species is a large spider, adult females having a total body length over and males having legs up to long. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice for enthusiasts. Like most tarantulas, it has a long lifespan. Description ''Brachypelma hamorii'' is a large spider. A sample of seven females had a total body length (excluding chelicerae and spinnerets) in the range . A sample of 11 males was slightly smaller, with a total body length in the range . Although males have slightl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |