All About the Mexican Red-kneed Spider

Did you know that the Mexican Red-kneed Spider has thick pads of special hairs on their underside which allows it to walk up smooth vertical surfaces?

The Mexican Red-kneed Spider is a docile spider that can be found in Mexico's deserts and scrublands. This species can survive for up to 20 years. Mexican Red-kneed spiders get their simple names from their simple but yet unique characteristics. Their bodies are mostly covered with dark brown hair and vibrant red or orange-colored hairs on each of their knee joints.

This spider species is known for its vibrant and interesting body. When the spider hunts down its prey it will bite down on it and release a deadly venom. Although this sounds scary, the venomous bite of a Mexican Red-kneed spider is not fatal to humans.

The term tarantula generally applies to any large hairy spider, including the Mexican Red-kneed Spider. The Mexican Red-kneed Spider is smaller compared to many other tarantula. There are different kinds of tarantulas such as the Avicularia, Goliath, and more.

It is important to know what kind of spider you are dealing with. Some are non-venomous, but others can harm you. If bitten by one, you’ll need to know if it was by a venomous spider in order to treat the bite. The Mexican Red-kneed Spider can bite you but its venom isn’t usually strong enough to kill a human.

Some tarantulas look different from others, but you should never judge one by its looks!

[Source: Encyclopedia of Animals ]

wow! that's so cool that the spiders can survive up to 20 years. – Makya Rodriguez , Madison West High School (2021-09-16 15:45)
Very interesting! Thank you for informing me more about the Mexican red-kneed spider! – Melanie , West Highschool (2021-09-16 15:59)
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