Brachypelma auratum

Scientific Name: Brachypelma auratum

Common Name: Mexican Flame Knee

Lifestyle: Terrestrial

Endemic Location: Mexico

Adult Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): 6” (15cm)

Growth Rate: Slow-Medium

Life Expectancy: Females 25 years / Males 10 years

Recommended Experience Level: Beginner

Brachypelma auratum is a medium sized tarantula and for some time in the past it was considered to be a ‘highland’ form of B. smithi. But this changed when it was discovered to be a different species. The Mexican Flameknee, as it is commonly called has a red flame shape located on the patella. A white line appears at the joint below the flame. A beautiful Brachypelma species.