Brachypelma vagans
(Mexican Red Rump)
Known as the Mexican Red Rump Tarantula this is a species with no red on its legs but a nice red abdomen. It is one of the faster growers of the genus and will live for up to 15 years reaching maturity after 1 or 2. This species can produce amazing burrows.
REGION
Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico
CLASS
Burrowing. This species loves to burrow.
TEMPERATURE
25-28°C
HUMIDITY
About 70%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish but docile
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
10 to 13cm
LONGEVITY
Females live for up to 15 years.
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes but would rather run and hide
VENOM POTENCY
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
EGG SAC SIZE
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5
REGION
Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico
CLASS
Burrowing. This species loves to burrow.
TEMPERATURE
25-28°C
HUMIDITY
About 70%
TEMPERAMENT
Skittish but docile
GROWTH SPEED
Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years.
AVERAGE SIZE
10 to 13cm
LONGEVITY
Females live for up to 15 years.
URTICULATING HAIRS
Yes but would rather run and hide
VENOM POTENCY
BREEDING DIFFICULTY
EGG SAC SIZE
DANGER TO MALE
Probable sexual cannibalism
MALE IDENTIFICATION
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
2/5