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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Mexican Red Rump Tarantula
Tliltocatl vagans
Also known asmexican red rumpvagans
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Taxonomic group
- Arachnida
- Origin
- Mexico / Central America
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / fossorial
- Adult size (diagonal leg span)
- 13–16 cm
- Temperament
- Skittish / can be defensive
- Experience level
- Beginner+
- Visibility
- Often visible, but may burrow
- Burrowing
- Provide enough substrate for burrowing and a secure hide
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A hardy species that appreciates a slightly more humid setup than many Brachypelma. Keep with good ventilation, a water dish and enough substrate to allow digging.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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