Scientific Name: Brachypelma Auratum (Schmidt, 1992)
Synonyms: NIL
The Mexican Flame knee (Brachypelma auratum) is a tarantula endemic to the regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico. It is similar in appearance to the Brachypelma smithi, albeit slightly darker in colour and due to the similarities it wasn't considered a distinct species until 1992.
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| Picture: Adult photo of Brachypelma Auratum |
It can take up to 5 years for this species to mature and show the beautiful coloration they are known to have.Most People admit compared to B. vagans and L. parahybana (which both still molt almost monthly at sub-adult size), B. auratum molts roughly every third month. This species is reputed to be very relaxed when older than sub-adult stage. Docile but quite skittish.
General Information
Regions Found: Regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico
Type: New World Terrestrial
Lastingness: Slow growing taking up to 5 years to mature
Adult Size: 15 cm (6 inches)
Temperament: Very calm and docile, can be skittish
Urticating Hairs: Yes, less prone to use compared to similar species
Venom Potency: Weak
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is may required.
Temperature: 24-28°C (75-82.5°F)
Humidity: About 65-70 %
Special Requirements: No special requirements
Experiences Needed: Novice (For Novice->Moderate->Advance->Expert)
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg Sac Size: Unknown
Danger to Male: Tarantula females will sometimes cannibalise the males
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
- An appropriately sized Terrarium/Vivarium/Aquarium depending on sizes- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc. for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment e.g. heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish. Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live food (NOT for Slings/Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Simple mist the wall of the T Terrarium everyday and feed once or twice a week.
- This Tarantula is listed in the Protected Species by CITES, you may need to get license to own one of these beauty..=)
Source: Internet, Wikipedia, Wiki-pets
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