AKA: Brachypelma hamorri
 
Experience: Beginner
 
Growth Rate: Slow
 
Type: Terrestrial/Fossorial
 
Venom: Similar to a bee sting. Slight swelling and irritation.
 
Urticating Hairs: Yes, most New World species have urticating hairs.
 
Adult Size: DLS ~ 5.5"
 
Expected Life Span: Females 20-30 years - Males up to 10 years
 
Temperature: 78°F - 85°F is ideal for the Summer months. During cooler months a range of 70°F - 75°F.
 
Humidity: 60-70% with adequate ventilation.
 
Natural Origins: Mexico
 
Habitat: 24" x 18" x 12" Enclosure. A drainage layer of clay balls or small gravel is beneficial in getting the substrate saturated but not leaving it a watery mush, adding a layer of mesh screen keeps the substrate and drainage level separated, and finally a layer of a good substrate on top. It's recommended to have a water dish, multiple hides, and plenty of substrate for the T to burrow in if they desire to do so. For a bioactive tank, you can add Springtails, and even live plants that help keep the humidity up and add to the enclosure aesthetic.
 
Substrate: A Peat moss and coco fiber mixture . A minimum of 3 to 4 inches of Substrate.
 
Diet:
Sling (1/4"-1")
 
Sm. crickets, or Sm. Dubia 2x a week.
Juvenile(1-3")
 
3-4 medium crickets, Md. Dubia every 7-10 days
Sub- Adult - Adult(4"+)
 
3 or 4 large dubia roaches every other week or about a dozen crickets every 2 to 3 weeks
 
As an Adult, you can mix up the diet with Red Runner Roaches, Superworms, and even Horned Worms as a rare treat as they are more fatty than nutritional.
 
Sexing: though the best way to sex a T is by the molt.
 
Extra Info. : One of the most popular species to keep for its beauty and low potent venom.