Tliltocatl sabulosus (Guatemalan Red-rump Tarantula) 2"
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Description
Tliltocatl sabulosus (Guatemalan Red-rump Tarantula)
The Guatemalan Red-rump features a velvety black body with red hairs across the abdomen, along with a striking golden ring around the carapace (head) that really defines the different segments. Expect a medium sized docile terrestrial species that's perfect for beginners and experienced keepers alike. Grab this hardy new world tarantula for sale, a genuine hobby classic.
Why do hobbyists keep Tliltocatl sabulosus?
- Stunning Coloration: A velvety black body with red hairs on the abdomen, bordered by a striking golden ring around the carapace.
- Docile Temperament: Calm and hardy, a great pick for beginners and experienced keepers alike.
- Great Display Species: Usually out and visible rather than hiding, making it a genuinely good display animal.
- Long Lived: Females can live up to 30 years with proper care.
How should Tliltocatl sabulosus 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 a hide included for security.
- Temperature: Keep between 70 to 75 degrees F.
- Humidity: Moderate, keep the substrate damp enough that it can dry out somewhat but is never bone dry. Offer a water dish at all times.
- 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). 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: Takes its time reaching full size, so treat this one as a long term project.
- Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
Frequently asked questions about the Guatemalan Red-rump Tarantula
- Was Tliltocatl sabulosus formerly classified as Brachypelma sabulosum? Yes, this species was long classified under Brachypelma before the 2020 reclassification that split the genus off into Tliltocatl, so it is still sometimes searched or sold under the name Brachypelma sabulosum.