{"product_id":"cb-mexican-golden-red-rump-tarantula-2cm","title":"CB Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula 2cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrachypelma albiceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula is a beautiful New World terrestrial species renowned for its distinctive golden-blonde carapace, dark legs and contrasting reddish abdominal hairs. Native to Mexico, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrachypelma albiceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a slow-growing, heavy-bodied tarantula with an impressive adult appearance. Its generally manageable nature and straightforward care requirements make it a fantastic display species for both newer and experienced tarantula keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHabitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrachypelma albiceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originates from relatively dry regions of Mexico and should be maintained in a terrestrial setup with plenty of floor space and a secure retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure terrestrial enclosure with good ventilation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to moderate; avoid consistently wet or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cork bark hide, leaf litter and other natural cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide sufficient depth for digging and creating a retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fresh water dish should always be available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mexican Golden Red Rump readily accepts a variety of appropriately sized live insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crickets, locusts, roaches, mealworms and other suitable feeder insects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiderlings\/Juveniles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer appropriately sized prey around 2–3 times per week\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally feed around once per week depending on size and body condition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten prey, particularly when the tarantula is approaching a moult\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults may occasionally refuse food for extended periods, particularly around moulting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrachypelma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB. albiceps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is relatively slow-growing and can be exceptionally long-lived.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally calm but may become defensive when disturbed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possesses urticating hairs which may be kicked when threatened\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–15cm leg span\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females can potentially live 20+ years, while males have considerably shorter lifespans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide clean water, good ventilation and stable conditions while avoiding unnecessary disturbance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose a Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful golden-blonde carapace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive contrast between the dark legs and reddish abdomen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-bodied and impressive adult appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively straightforward husbandry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-growing and exceptionally long-lived females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent terrestrial display tarantula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its distinctive golden colouration, impressive build and relatively straightforward care, the Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula is a fantastic addition to any tarantula collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57440134332791,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/images_b8fe2567-5218-43e7-80ca-b46ceb9f241e.jpg?v=1788601705","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/cb-mexican-golden-red-rump-tarantula-2cm","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}