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Mexican Red Rump Tarantula

Brachypelma vagans

Description:

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:

rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this at Cockscomb basin reserve.

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1 Comment

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

Thanks again to Gina for quickly and correctly identifying all 4 species of Tarantula I've posted so far.

Dan Doucette
Spotted by
Dan Doucette

Belmopan, Stann Creek, Belize

Spotted on Nov 11, 2000
Submitted on Jun 11, 2011

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