Brachypelma albiceps (Golden Red Rump Tarantula) 4"
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Description
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 sub-adult.
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 18 by 18 by 12 inch enclosure with about 6 inch of substrate, sized ahead of the animal.
- Setup Tips: A cork hide sized to fully enter speeds settling in.
- Rehousing: This is the last enclosure this species needs.
- 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 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 sub-adult measuring around 4 to 5 inch in diagonal leg span, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. The full adult coloration is well in at this size.
- Looking for other sizes? Also available as a 0.5-0.75" Spiderling, 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.