Tliltocatl epicureanus (Yucatan Rust-rump Tarantula)

Tliltocatl epicureanus (Yucatan Rust-rump Tarantula)

The Yucatan Rust-rump is a captivating species native to the dry forests of the Yucatan. This tarantula is characterized by its darker body and legs contrasted against a vibrant rust-orange abdomen. Like most of its Tliltocatl relatives, this species carries a docile temperament, making it an ideal choice for both beginner keepers and experienced collectors. Grab this hardy new world tarantula for sale, a genuine beginner favorite.

Why do hobbyists keep Tliltocatl epicureanus?

• Stunning Coloration: A darker body and legs contrasted against a vibrant rust-orange abdomen, a classic earthy Tliltocatl look.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and easygoing, an ideal choice for beginner keepers and experienced collectors alike.
• Great Display Species: An opportunistic burrower that tends to stay out in the open more than in its hide once it reaches a few inches.
• Long Lived: Females can live 30 or more years with proper care.

How should Tliltocatl epicureanus be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 5 to 6 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with at least 3 inches of substrate for occasional burrowing and a hide included.
• Temperature: Keep between 75 to 80 degrees F.
• Humidity: 60-70%.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). A good eater. Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile, though a bit skittish, more likely to flee or flick urticating hairs than stand its ground.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Slow Grower: Females take about 10 years to reach maturity, so treat this one as a genuine long term project.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.

Frequently asked questions about the Yucatan Rust-rump Tarantula

• Was Tliltocatl epicureanus formerly classified as Brachypelma epicureanum? Yes, this species carried several names over the years before landing in Tliltocatl during the 2020 reclassification, most recently Brachypelma epicureanum, so it is still sometimes searched or sold under that name.