Tliltocatl vagans (Mexican Red Rump Tarantula) 0.75-1"

Tliltocatl vagans (Mexican Red Rump Tarantula) 0.75-1"

The Mexican Red Rump, or Tliltocatl vagans (ex Brachypelma), is a hobby classic that's been around for a long time, and it's easy to see why. Adults show a deep, velvety black body contrasted by a bright red abdomen, a dramatic look paired with a genuinely docile temperament. Spiderlings start out a duller brown before developing the signature black and red look over successive molts. Grab this new world tarantula for sale today, offered here as a spiderling.

Why do hobbyists keep Tliltocatl vagans?

• Stunning Coloration: A velvety black body set against a bright red abdomen as an adult, developing gradually from the duller brown sling coat.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and hardy, one of the more forgiving species for someone building out their first collection.
• Great Display Species: An opportunistic burrower that still spends plenty of time out and visible rather than staying buried.
• Hobby Classic: A long standing favorite that's introduced countless keepers to the hobby.

How should the Mexican Red Rump be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 6 inches at full leg span, so there is a lot of growing ahead from here.
• Enclosure: 6 by 6 by 4 inches, with 2 inches of substrate, sized ahead of the animal's current size, simple spiderling housing to start.
• Rehousing: Two more enclosures ahead at this slow growth rate: a 12 by 12 by 8 inch cage next, then an 18 by 18 by 12 inch cage after that, each stage lasting roughly 18 to 24 months.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 and 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate damp but not saturated, resembling the texture and color of coffee grounds. Organic coconut fiber works well since it resists mold and holds humidity steadily.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: 3/16 to 1/4 inch cricket, roach, or mealworm, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile and hardy, though it will retreat or flick urticating hairs if it feels genuinely threatened.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Solitary Species: Should be housed individually, attempts at cohabitation can result in cannibalism.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for a Tliltocatl vagans Mexican Red Rump spiderling, often nicknamed a baby tarantula or just baby spiders at this stage, measuring around 0.75 to 1 inch in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. A well-started spiderling of a hobby classic, still in its duller brown coloring with the black and red look ahead of it.
• Looking for other sizes? This species is also available as a 0.33 to 0.5 inch Spiderling, a 1 to 1.5 inch Juvenile, and a 2.5 to 3 inch Juvenile Female.