The redknee tarantula is a large spider found in Mexico, with adult females having a total body length over 2 inches, and males having legs up to 3 inches long. Mexican redknee tarantulas are a popular choice for enthusiasts. Like most tarantulas, it has a long lifespan.
Mexican Redknee Tarantula carve deep burrows into soil banks, which keeps them protected from predators, like the white-nosed coati, and enables them to ambush passing prey.