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Continue ShoppingDavus sp Oaxaca-Oaxacan Tiger Rump-Female
- $349.99
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FEMALE
At a glance
- Keeper level
- Intermediate
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Fossorial
- Adult size
- 3.5–4 inches
- 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
- Davus sp. Oaxaca
- Common Name
- Oaxacan Tiger Rump
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Mexico (Oaxaca — locality disputed)
- Habitat
- Tropical dry forest / Scrubland
- Display Appeal
- Medium-High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: Central America
Adult size: 3–5 inches
Keeper level: Intermediate
Terrestrial / Fossorial — tropical dry forest / highland scrubland
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Davus sp. Oaxaca — commonly known as the Oaxacan Tiger Rump — is a New World terrestrial / fossorial species with a natural range spanning Central America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 3–5 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 74–82°F with 65–75% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
This stock was directly imported from Mexico, insuring pure bloodlines
Davus pentaloris is a species of New World tarantula (family Theraphosidae) native to Mexico and Guatemala. Davus was at one time considered to be a synonym of Cyclosternum, and its species were placed in that genus, but this is no longer accepted.
Photo by Jenn Rose
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 74–82°F and 65–75% humidity. Provide moist 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.