This is a specific care sheet for Mexican flame knees (Brachypelma auratum), for more in this genus see Category:Brachypelma.
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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 colourand due to the similarities it wasn’t considered a distinct species until 1992.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Regions of Guerrero and Michoacán in Mexico |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | Small, and slow growing taking up to 5 years to mature |
| Adult Size: | 15 cm (6 inches) |
| Temperament: | Docile but nervous |
| Urticating Hairs: | kicks urticating hairs |
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| Brachypelma auratum Housing Requirements | |
| Tarantula Housing: | Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing. A good retreat is required, maybe a few in strategic places. |
| Temperature: | 75-80 F |
| Humidity: | 65-70 % |
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| Breeding Brachypelma auratum Tarantulas | |
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| Brachypelma auratum Diet | |
| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Brachypelma auratum | |
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Breeding Brachypelma auratum
Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.
The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:
- Preparation for breeding
- Tarantula breeding
- Looking after an egg sac
- Birthing
- Caring for the female
- Caring for the spiderlings