{"product_id":"brachypelma-hamorii-mexican-red-knee-sling","title":"Brachypelma hamorii - Mexican Red Knee (Sling)","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"tldec5\" data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eThe Iconic Beginner Tarantula Every Keeper Loves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eMeet the \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eMexican Red Knee Sling\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most recognisable and sought-after tarantulas in the hobby. 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