Mexican Red Rump Tarantula (Brachypelma vagans)

Description

Scientific name: Brachypelma vagans

Type: New World, Terrestrial

Temperature: 25 – 27°C

Humidity: 60 – 65%

Adult Size: 14 – 16cm

Current Size: Sling

Tliltocatl vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump. It ranges predominantly in Mexico, 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