Brachypelma auratum
Mexican Flame Knee (SAF)
SCHMIDT, 1992
Species Info:
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_1.png)
Origin
Mexico
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_2.png)
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_3.png)
Temp
20-26C
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_4.png)
Humidity
50-60%
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_5.png)
Leg Span
17cm
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_6.png)
Disposition
Docile
![](https://thespidershop.co.uk/wp-content/themes/spidershop/images/spec_7.png)
Suitability
1
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.