Brachypelma smithi
Last updated: October 7, 2026
This is not a care guide. If you are interested in keeping this species, please research its husbandry thoroughly before purchasing. Tom's Big Spiders has species-specific husbandry notes that are a solid place to start.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- Over 6 inches (females)
- From
- Coastal Guerrero, southwestern Mexico
- Type
- New World
Not the original “Brachypelma smithi” that is now Brachypelma hamorii. This species of red knee tarantula is very similar to B. hamorii, but with stronger orange coloration and slightly larger adult size. Originally called “Brachypelma annitha”, this species was changed to B. smithi in 2017. B. smithi is a great starter tarantula, as they come from an arid region of Mexico, and have rather easy care requirements.
Brachypelma smithi comes from the coastal region south of Guerrero, in southwestern Mexico. Females can exceed 6 inches in legspan, and males often take on an orange carapace after maturing, giving them a unique appearance when compared to B. hamorii males.
Current Prices
Brachypelma smithi currently sells for between $93.75 and $150.00 in the United States, with a median asking price of $121.88 across 2 in-stock listings from 2 vendors. Price depends mostly on size and sex: slings sit at the low end, mature females at the high end.
| Cheapest listing right now | $93.75 |
|---|---|
| Typical price (median) | $121.88 |
| Most expensive listing | $150.00 |
| Listings in stock | 2 |
| Vendors carrying it | 2 |
In stock at: Plumb's Exotics, The Spider Room. Compare every Brachypelma smithi listing by price.
Prices as of October 14, 2026. Live figures in the table below.
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This profile was written by Jonathan Strub, a fellow keeper. Thank you, Jonathan! I did some light copy editing.