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Aphonopelma vorhiesi (Madrean Red Rump Tarantula) - Male- Friday the 13th Tarantula

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Aphonopelma vorhiesi (Madrean Red Rump Tarantula) - Male- Friday the 13th Tarantula

BEGINNERFEMALERARE
  • $59.99
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Species Overview

Scientific Name
Aphonopelma vorhiesi
Common Name
Madrean Red Rump Tarantula
World Type
New World
Lifestyle
Terrestrial / Fossorial
Temperament
Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Adult Size
4.5–5.5 inches
Growth Rate
Extremely slow
Origin
USA (Arizona, New Mexico — Sonoran Desert)
Keeper Level
Beginner
Habitat
Sonoran Desert / Desert grassland / Oak woodland
Display Appeal
Medium

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: USA / Mexico
Adult size: 4–6 inches
Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate
Terrestrial / Fossorial — desert scrubland / grassland
Display appeal: Medium

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 70–82°F and 40–60% humidity. Provide dry sandy substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Aphonopelma vorhiesi — commonly known as the Tucson Bronze — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning USA / Mexico. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 4–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F with 40–60% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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