Brachypelma smithi
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Brachypelma smithi is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae native to Mexico. It has been confused with Brachypelma hamorii; both have been called Mexican redknee tarantulas. Mexican redknee
Berlin, Internationale Grüne Woche 2012, Vogelspinne
Original 1897 illustration
A newly moulted female
Brachypelma hamorii
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Brachypelma hamorii is a vulnerable 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. sm
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 choice as pets among tarantula keepers. Many earlier sources…
Brachypelma smithi 2009 G09
Adult assumed to be B. hamorii at the St. Louis Zoo