Mexican Redknee Tarantula - CollectA Exotic Spider Arachnid Figurine #88338

Striking Mexican Redknee Tarantula Exotic Spider Figurine

Discover one of the world's most beautiful and docile tarantulas with this stunning CollectA Mexican Redknee Tarantula figurine! This hand-painted replica captures the distinctive orange-red leg markings and dark body of this iconic endangered spider species.

Product Features:

• Distinctive Markings: Orange-red bands on leg joints that give the species its name
• Realistic Anatomy: Eight legs, pedipalps, and detailed body structure
• Hand-Painted Quality: Accurate coloring with black body and vibrant leg bands
• Educational Design: Learn about arachnids and exotic pets
• Collectible Quality: Perfect for spider and exotic animal collections

About Mexican Redknee Tarantulas:

The Mexican Redknee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) is one of the most iconic and recognizable tarantula species in the world, famous for its striking orange-red leg markings and docile temperament! Native to the Pacific coast of Mexico, these large spiders can have a leg span of 5-6 inches and live for an impressive 25-30 years (females can live even longer!). Despite their intimidating appearance, Mexican Redknee Tarantulas are gentle creatures that rarely bite—they prefer to flick urticating (irritating) hairs from their abdomen as a defense mechanism when threatened. These ground-dwelling spiders live in burrows and hunt at night, feeding on insects, small lizards, and mice. They're ambush predators that wait near their burrow entrance for prey to pass by. Mexican Redknee Tarantulas are popular in the pet trade due to their calm nature, stunning appearance, and longevity. Sadly, they're endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and over-collection, making captive breeding programs important for conservation. They're protected under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species)!

Manufactured in China. CollectA arachnid figurines celebrate the fascinating diversity of spiders and their important role in ecosystems. Jack's has a long standing history of being a Blue Ribbon Breyer dealer since 1994. Ages 3+