Mexican Red Knee Tarantula
(Brachypelma smithi)
Mexico – "Taco" is 4 hairy inches across with gorgeous bright red knees. These beauties hide in the banana trees in Acapulco and are so tame and touchable they've become a Hollywood and movie favorite. Recommended for ages 6 years and up.
This species is on the CITES Appendix II List (may become threatened with extinction unless international trade is tightly controlled.)