Brachypelma Vagans (Mexican Red Rump Tarantula)

Brachypelma vagans is a species of tarantula known commonly as the Mexican red rump or Mexican black velvet. It ranges predominantly in Mexico, but can be found as far south as Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen.hey can grow to a 5 inch leg span, with males typically being smaller and thinner than the females. They prefer scrubland habitats.

Tarantula Information
Regions Found:	Belize, Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico
Class:	Burrowing. This species loves to burrow.
Longevity:	Fast growing and mature in 1 or 2 years. Females live for up to 15 years.
Adult Size:	5-6inch
Temperament:	Skittish but docile although some are aggressive
Urticating Hairs:	Ye
Venom Potency:	Unknown
Brachypelma vagans Housing Requirements
Tarantula Housing:	Floor space is more important than height, a very deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.
Temperature:	25-28°C (77-82.4°F)
Humidity:	About 70%
Special Requirements:	No special requirements.
Brachypelma vagans Diet
Livefood insects such as crickets, mealworms, superworms, houseflies and other Small insects