Mexican Red Rump Tarantula

Description:

Photo take in a jungle cabin, this is a very common tarantula in this area special in rain season this ones make holes underground where it leaves this is a small one or a male. The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen. Like most tarantulas, they will eat anything they can overpower, which is usually insects, but small lizards and rodents may also be consumed. They can grow to a 5 inch leg span, with males typically being smaller and thinner than the females.

Habitat:

It ranges predominantly in Mexico, but can be found as far south as Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. They are terrestrial, burrowing spiders.