Brachypelma klaasi L3

Brachypelma klaasi—the Mexican pink tarantula. This rare and protected species from the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains captivates with its velvety black carapace featuring an orange border and reddish hairs. Females grow up to 8 cm and can live over 20 years; males have a shorter lifespan. It is a calm spider with a gentle disposition and harmless venom, making it ideal for beginner keepers. The species is endangered and protected under CITES. The specific name “klaasi” was given in honor of the German arachnologist Peter Klaas, who was the first to describe this species in 1994.