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I bought what I thought was a juvenile red knee from a pet shop (as boldly indicated on the tank...it was young and uniformly brown so I didn't think to question it). I'm starting to realize that it's looking more like a fire leg.

Is that what this looks like? My only other question then is -- why is it brown? I've seen juveniles that were much more colorful. What did I buy...?

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I'm a little upset because I was looking for a red knee in particular. It was going to be gift to my brother for his birthday in the spring, and if it wasn't labeled as a red knee (he was looking everywhere for one) I wouldn't have bought it. I'm not sure that it's worth making a fuss about though since I don't exactly have the receipt. I'm hoping it will color up, at least.
 
Yeah A. chalcodes has my vote as well, with an opisthosoma that engorged you may get a molt soon so you can at least easily determine the gender. It is in no way Brachypelma smithi (Mexican Red Knee). Sorry you got mislead, if you payed the price that a 3-4" B. smithi (probable female) would demand then I'd be very upset.
 
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