Tliltocatl vagans - Unsexed - Mexican Red Rump Tarantula

UNSEXED

$32.99

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1/4”

2.5”-3”

1.5”

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Tliltocatl vagans
Common Name: Mexican Red Rump Tarantula
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower
Temperament: Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
Adult Size: 5–6 inches (female leg span)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Origin: Mexico (Campeche and southern regions), Belize, Guatemala
Keeper Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Habitat: Dry scrubland, seasonally dry forest, disturbed edge habitats
Display Appeal: High — striking black and red coloration

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: Central / South America

Adult size: 5–6 inches

Keeper level: Beginner to Intermediate

Terrestrial — tropical dry forest / grassland

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 72–80°F and 55–65% humidity. Provide dry terrestrial 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

Tliltocatl vagans — commonly known as the Mexican Red Rump Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Central / South America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–6 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 72–80°F with 55–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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