Golden Red Rump Tarantula 5-7cm
Golden Red Rump Brachypelma albiceps 7-9cm
Sex:</strong> Currently not sexed Additional information:
- New World Species
- Terrestrial/burrowing species
- Suitability: Green/ Orange
Temperatures: 75-85°F (24-29°C)
Sex | Unsexed |
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Age | Juvenile |
Suitability | Intermediate |
Postage or Collection? | Post to me, Collect from store |
Golden Red Rump Tarantula 5-7cm
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Temperament: Generally docile, Brachypelma albiceps, or the Golden Red Rump Tarantula, are known for their calm demeanour. They have relatively low aggression levels. However, they can become defensive if they feel threatened or provoked.
Defence style: When threatened, Brachypelma albiceps will typically flick urticating hairs from their abdomen as a defence mechanism. This species may also rear up and show their fangs as a warning before resorting to biting.
Adult Size: Adult Brachypelma albiceps typically reach a leg span of around 5-6 inches.
Habitat Style: Brachypelma albiceps are terrestrial tarantulas that prefer a dry habitat with plenty of substrate for burrowing. Providing a hide or shelter is essential for their well-being.
You can use our suitability chart to learn more about the nature of the tarantula species available for sale. This helps you to make a suitable decision before making a purchase. We rate suitability based on species; please note that each spider has its own personality. While a species may be generally rated Green, the individual spider may not be friendly. We advise against handling tarantulas to prevent harm to both the spiders and us. If you choose to handle your spider, make sure to research the species beforehand at your own risk. If you want to learn more about the suitability of the spider for sale, please reach out to us.
Tarantula is the name for a big group of spiders which are often large and hairy. Many of us have a fear of spiders which give our eight legged friends a bad name, but there are still many people across the world who keep spiders for their natural beauty.
Tarantulas are usually classified into 2 groups, old world and new world tarantulas- this is based on where the species originate with old world relating to those originating from places like Asia, Africa and Europe, new world spiders being those originating from North and South America.
Most New World tarantulas can be more tame as their main defense is to shoot their urticating hairs in times of stress. Although these hairs can cause irritation- in some people more than others, they are generally fairly harmless, with some exceptions which are species dependent.
Old World tarantulas are from hotter climates and tend to have venom which can cause a varying degree of reactions, again specific to the individuals immune system and health status. Old World species can cause a painful bite. But of course this is dependent on the species- because of this we advise that you do not handle them.
Across the world there are 1000s of species of Tarantula, not all of which have been identified. For this reason, you may find that our Tarantulas do not all have common names. We generally except that owners are more cautious of these spiders and have some experience before adding them to their collection.
Tarantulas are beautiful creatures which have extremely fascinating lives, unlike many other species on the planet. Their webs, habitats, social structure and personality are completely species specific. Tarantulas are very clever creatures and make an exciting and fascinating pet to any collection. We make the best efforts to color code our Tarantulas so that you can choose a species which will suit your needs. If you want to ask us any questions about our Tarantulas and their care requirements, or anything else about the products we sell, please Contact us.