Red-kneed bird-eating spider
Brachypelma smithi
Animal facts
Generally solitary, these spiders live in burrows with large hidden entrances. They have an impressive 14cm leg span and eight eyes, though eyesight is probably poor. Their fangs can inflict a deep wound, but they are only mildly toxic to man.
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Where they live
Mexico, North America
Habitat
Desert and rainforests
What they eat
Small vertebrates, insects