Description Red Knee Tarantula Brachypelma Smithi Adult size: 5-6” leg span Lifespan: Males 3-6 years Females 25 years Diet: Size appropriate insects such as crickets Housing: Spiderlings can be kept in clear boxes with air holes. They need a space 3 times the length of their legs and twice the width. They are terrestrial so heights not important Notes: One of the most popular tarantulas in the pet trade. They are docile and unlikely to bite they spend a lot of time in the open; it’s one of the most recommended spiders for beginners.
