I found a couple red legged species it could be but don't know how to tell them apart. I know nothing about its background. It was surrendered to an animal rescue organization I volunteer for without information.
@Swoop We're working on putting them in more appropriate environments and making sure they get proper care. They'll be cared for at the rescue as long as they're there. I'm planning on printing out care cards once I ID them, getting them some professional portraits, and then we'll try to find good homes for them.
@Arachamy Yes, it looks like a B.boehmei. Again, the entire Brachypelma genus is pretty much kept the same way at that size - dry substrate, a water dish with water only (no sponge or anything) which can be overflowed a bit in dry months, and a hide. They are fine at room temperature and require no heat source. If you're comfortable, they are fine too.
Their husbandry requirements, like Grammostola, are very easy. Brachypelma and Grammostola are two genera considered ideal for beginners because their care is very easy to achieve and they have a wide range of forgiveness of minor errors.
When looking for a home - this species can go to someone fairly new to the hobby, but they should have the basics down pat.
Thank you for doing what is right by them... a lot of rescues/shelters would not. I hope you find them all good homes.
@Moakmeister Good to know. I haven't seen it kick hairs yet, but I did notice it was the most reactive one out of the four we got. It stays under its hide most of the time, but if anyone messes with its container it comes out immediately and stays out for a while. That's just from the outside - I haven't actually messed with anything inside its container yet.
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