Brachypelma smithi

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Tarantula
gptkbp:average_temperature warm climates
gptkbp:behavior docile
burrowing
gptkbp:body_shape robust
gptkbp:breeding_behavior moderate
variable
courtship display
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
spring to summer
gptkbp:captive_breeding requires specific conditions
gptkbp:climate moderate humidity
gptkbp:color black and orange
occurs with age
gptkbp:coloration orange markings
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Mexican_Redknee_Tarantula
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in media
gptkbp:defense_mechanism hairs
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:educational_use used in biology classes
gptkbp:egg_size up to 200 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Theraphosidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Carl_Ludwig_Koch
gptkbp:fossil_record none known
gptkbp:frequency every few months
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Brachypelma
gptkbp:growth_rate slow
gptkbp:habitat dry forests
tropical dry forest
gptkbp:habitat_range Central Mexico
gptkbp:hatching_time small
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brachypelma smithi
gptkbp:is_popular_in the pet trade
gptkbp:larval_stage instar
gptkbp:leg_span up to 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years in captivity
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:pet_owner_advice handle with care
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Brachypelma_albopilosum
gptkbp:reproduction egg sac
gptkbp:research studied for behavior
gptkbp:size up to 6 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:temperament generally calm
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous mild
gptkbp:wildlife common in zoos
gptkbp:year 1850
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mexican_redknee_tarantula
gptkb:Theraphosidae
gptkb:Mexican_red-knee_tarantula
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6