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UNSEXED
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower
- Adult size
- 5–6 inches (female leg span)
- Temperament
- Bold and exploratory. Thrives as a display species — captivating to watch as it moves through its enclosure.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Tliltocatl vagans
- Common Name
- Mexican Red Rump Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Mexico (Campeche and southern regions), Belize, Guatemala
- 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
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.
Listing details
Tliltocatl vagans - Unsexed - Mexican Red Rump Tarantula
Tliltocatl vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump tarantula. It ranges predominantly in Mexico (including the Yucatán Peninsula), but is also found in Central America. They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen. They can grow up to a solid 6.5 inch leg span, with males typically being smaller and thinner than the females. They prefer shrubland habitats.
Photo by Jenn Rose
Care guidance
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.