Verdez' red rump tarantula (Tliltocatl verdezi)

Short answers

Verdez' red rump tarantula: How big does the enclosure need to be?

30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height).

Verdez' red rump tarantula: What temperature does it need?

Daytime 24–28 °C, at night 20–22 °C.

Verdez' red rump tarantula: Does it need UVB lighting?

UVB: No UVB needed (nocturnal).

Verdez' red rump tarantula: How long do they live?

Life expectancy: females 15–20 years, males approx. 5 years.

Verdez' red rump tarantula: Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes – it is considered suitable for beginners (difficulty: Beginner).

Climate

Daytime temperature

24–28 °C

Night temperature

20–22 °C

Basking spot

—

Humidity

60–70 %

UVB

No UVB needed (nocturnal)

Enclosure

Minimum size

30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height)

Substrate

A coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 8–12 cm deep; a cork hide, a water bowl

Feeding

Food

Insects (house crickets, roaches, crickets, locusts)

Feeding interval

adults approx. 1×/week or every 10–14 days, juveniles 2–3×/week

Key facts

Adult size

12–14 cm leg span (body ~4–5 cm)

Life expectancy

females 15–20 years, males approx. 5 years

Origin

Mexico (Guerrero, Puebla)

Protection status

CITES Appendix II / EU Annex B (the whole genus Tliltocatl) — proof of origin is mandatory, sale only with paperwork

Brumation

None

Cohabitation

Single housing. Solitary and cannibalistic; no pair/group housing. The reason is not conflict but predation: these animals take anything that fits in their mouths, and a second animal in the enclosure is included.

Notes

Dark to black with red-orange hairs on the abdomen and legs. Calm and slow, and it hides a lot. Urticating hairs present.

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What you need to start

To keep Verdez' red rump tarantula (Tliltocatl verdezi) you typically need: a suitable enclosure (30×30×30 cm (floor area matters more than height)), substrate (A coco humus or soil mix they can dig in, 8–12 cm deep; a cork hide, a water bowl), a heat source with a thermostat, UVB lighting, thermometer and hygrometer, a water dish and hides. You will find equipment in the Reptoria marketplace.