Gallery description : red knee tarantula

Red Knee Tarantula (brachypelma smithi) is an animal of the arthropoda type. It lives in semi-desert and scrub land. The weight of this animal is about 15-16g (0.5-0.6oz) and lives for 20-30 years. Birds, reptiles, mammals predators are the dangerous creatures for red knee tarantulas. See the table below to learn more facts.

Facts about red knee tarantulas
NameRed Knee Tarantula
ClassArachnida
FamilyTheraphosidae
Conservation StatusThreatened
LifestyleSolitary
Top Speed29km/h (18mph)
PhylumArthropoda
Size10-18cm (4-7in)
Main PreyInsects, small mammals and reptiles
GenusBrachypelma
ColourRed, black, brown, white
OrderAraneae
Weight15-16g (0.5-0.6oz)
Average Litter Size40
DietCarnivore
HabitatSemi-desert and scrub land
KingdomAnimalia
Life Span20-30 years
TypeArthropoda
Scientific NameBrachypelma smithi
PredatorsBirds, reptiles, mammals
Skin TypeHair
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Description Red knee tarantula. Mexican red knee tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) molt: The timing could ...
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