Brachypelma albiceps (Golden Red Rump Tarantula) 0.5-0.75"

Brachypelma albiceps (Golden Red Rump Tarantula)

The Golden Red Rump Tarantula, or Brachypelma albiceps, is a terrestrial tarantula from Mexico. Adults have jet black legs, a bright golden carapace, and a rich burgundy abdomen, the striking color combination behind its name. This coloration starts coming in around 2 inches, while the species only grows to about 5 to 6 inches in diagonal leg span. Females live about 20 to 30 years, males 4 to 5 years. This species is calm, forgiving, and a great choice for beginner keepers. Grab your very own Golden Red Rump Tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.

Why do hobbyists keep Golden Red Rump Tarantula?

• Golden and Burgundy Coloration: Sells itself the moment you see one in person.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and forgiving, a popular docile terrestrial.
• Great Display Species: Stays visible rather than hiding below ground.
• Beginner Species: A great first sling; arid-region tarantulas are easy to keep.
• Hobby Favorite: A longtime favorite, loved partly because Brachypelma as a whole are such beloved beginner tarantulas, plus the gold-and-burgundy contrast all its own.

How should Brachypelma albiceps be kept?

• Adult Size: Hatches around 0.5 inch, adult max about 5 to 6 inches.
• Enclosure: A 6 by 6 by 4 inch enclosure with about 2 inch of substrate, sized ahead of the animal.
• Setup Tips: A cork hide sized to fully enter speeds settling in.
• Rehousing: Next upsize: the 12 by 12 by 8 inch enclosure (roughly 18 to 24 months) then the 18 by 18 by 12 inch enclosure (roughly 18 to 24 months).
• Temperature: 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, optimal for an arid species like this one.
• Humidity: Arid, not kept wet. Never let substrate dry out completely at sling size.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish, something to grip climbing out.
• Diet: A 1/8 inch cricket or similar roach, once a week.
• Temperament: Calm and forgiving, a docile terrestrial species.

Are there any additional notes or considerations for Brachypelma albiceps?

• Captive Bred: Captive bred, from Exotics Unlimited.
• Slow Growth Rate: Reaches adult size over roughly 4 to 6 years.
• Defensive Behavior: Hair-flicking is rare, a last resort.

Looking for similar species?

• Browse our New World and Docile Species collections.

Frequently asked questions about Golden Red Rump Tarantula

• Is the Golden Red Rump Tarantula a good beginner species? Yes, one of the best beginner picks for a first tarantula.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for a Brachypelma albiceps Golden Red Rump Tarantula spiderling measuring around 0.5 to 0.75 inch in diagonal leg span, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. It is not showing the coloration yet, and that is the point: it starts coming in around 2 inches, so you get to watch it come in and intensify from here.
• Looking for other sizes? Also available as a 1.5-2" Juvenile female, 2-2.5" Juvenile, 2-2.5" Juvenile female, 2.5-3" Juvenile, 3-3.5" Juvenile female, 4-5" Mature female, 4-5" Sub-adult.