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Brachypelma klaasi
A tarantula from the Mexican states of Jalisco and Nayarit, covered in uniformly rusty setae and told from its relatives by its black carapace. It is regarded as the rarest member of the genus.
The Mexican pink tarantula (Brachypelma klaasi) is a theraphosid from western Mexico and the rarest species in the genus. Its setae have a uniformly rusty appearance, and its colouring closely resembles that of the six congeners endemic to the west coast. It is easily confused with B. boehmei, but the carapace is black in B. klaasi and yellow-orange in B. boehmei. The species is found between 300 and 1400 m on the western slopes of the Sierra Madre Occidental and along the western edge of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, from Tepic in Nayarit south to Chamela in Jalisco, with the largest known population in the biological reserve at Chamela. Collection for the pet trade is heavy, and with slow growth and degrading habitat it is estimated that under 0.1% of individuals survive from egg to adult in the wild.
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The Mexican Pink Tarantula lives Females take 9-10 years to mature in the wild and can then live about another 10 (figures for the genus Brachypelma).
The Mexican Pink Tarantula grows to Adults 6-7.5cm in body length with a 16cm legspan.
Adults measure 6-7.5 cm in body length with a legspan of about 16 cm.
Origin
Mexico (states of Jalisco and Nayarit)
Lifespan
Females take 9-10 years to mature in the wild and can then live about another 10 (figures for the genus Brachypelma)
Sources: Wikipedia: Brachypelma klaasi / Wikipedia: Brachypelma (genus; morphology and captivity) / GBIF Brachypelma klaasi
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Accepted name: Brachypelma klaasi (Schmidt & Krause, 1994)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Brachypelma smithi (then not distinguished from B. hamorii) was placed on CITES Appendix II in 1985, and all remaining Brachypelma species were added in 1994.
Sources: CITES Appendices (Brachypelma spp., Appendix II) / Wikipedia: Brachypelma (conservation and CITES)
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Size
Adults 6-7.5cm in body length with a 16cm legspan
Live insects such as crickets
It occurs between 300 and 1400 m. Temperature and humidity affect the survival and development of eggs and spiderlings and appear to govern its distribution more than food resources or intraspecific interactions. There are no established captive figures.
A terrestrial, burrowing species. A wide enclosure with substrate deep enough to dig in and a hide suits it.
Offer live insects such as crickets. Growth is slow; do not try to force it with heavy feeding.
Brachypelma species are known as docile tarantulas. When provoked they flick urticating hairs from the abdomen.
Regarded as the rarest and most threatened species in the genus. A CITES Appendix II species requiring permits for import and export.
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The average lifespan of Mexican Pink Tarantula is Females take 9-10 years to mature in the wild and can then live about another 10 (figures for the genus Brachypelma). With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Mexican Pink Tarantula typically reaches Adults 6-7.5cm in body length with a 16cm legspan as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Mexican Pink Tarantula feeds on: Live insects such as crickets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
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Last updated: September 16, 2026