Common Tarantulas

             
                                                                  

                                                             


                                              Brachypelma Smithi

Brachypelma Smithi ( Mexican Red Knee ) is a terrestrial tarantula. They have orange or red knees. They are a big species of tarantulas and are native to the south western region of Mexico. Even though these tarantulas produce venom they are often kept as pets. They grow slowly but females can live up to 30 years! Males can live to about 5 years.
                                                                     Behaviour

Like most tarantulas they kick urticating hairs from their abdomen and back legs if they are disturbed, rather than bite. They are very docile.

                                                     Grammostola Rosea

                             

Grammostola Rosea  ( Mexican Red Knee ) are probably the most common species of tarantula 

available in pet shop today. This species are found in Bolivia and Argentina. Females live as long as 15-20 years.  It is possible that they live for longer than 20 years

Behaviour

They are also very docile. They flick urticating hairs from their abdomen and legs but they do bite sometimes if they think they are being attacked.