Brachypelma Albiceps (Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Brachypelma Albiceps

Name Pronunciation: Brachypelma (braa-kee-PEL-muh) Albiceps (al-bih-SEPS)

Common Name: Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek, brachypelma is split in two parts: ‘brachys’ means “short” and ‘pelma’ means “sole” or “foot.” Derived from Latin, albiceps is split in two parts: ‘albs’ means ,”white” and ‘caput’ meaning “head.” Short foot white head

Classification: New World 

Type: Terrestrial

Experience level: Beginner 

Life Expectancy: Females live 20-30 years; Males live 5-6 years

Size: 5-½” (14cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Slow

Natural Habitat: Mexico – Guerrero, Morelos and parts of Puebla

Housing Needs: substrate 5”+, one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 75°– 85°F (24°– 29°C)

Humidity: Semi-arid 

Temperament: Docile

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