Description
The Mexican Red Rump “Campeche” tarantula is a robust, terrestrial species prized for its striking coloration and manageable temperament. It’s an excellent choice for intermediate keepers looking for a hardy, display-worthy spider. Since we started stocking it in Q1 2025, it has consistently been one of our top sellers in the tarantula category.
Stand-Out Features
- Vibrant Coloration: Mature females display a deep, velvety black body contrasted by a brilliant, coppery-red abdomen (rump), making for a stunning display animal.
- Hardy & Forgiving: This species is known for its resilience, tolerating a wider range of humidity and temperature fluctuations than many other tarantulas.
- Confident Feeder: Readily accepts a variety of prey including crickets, roaches, and mealworms, with a strong feeding response that’s satisfying to observe.
- Terrestrial Burrower: Provides engaging natural behavior as it will often excavate and modify its enclosure, creating its own hide.
- Manageable Size & Temperament: Reaches a legspan of 5-5.5 inches. While it can be fast and may flick urticating hairs if provoked, it is generally considered a calm species for its type.
Technical Data
| Scientific Name | Brachypelma vagans (Campeche locale) |
| Type | Terrestrial / Opportunistic Burrower |
| Adult Size (Legspan) | 5 – 5.5 inches |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Temperament | Generally calm; may flick urticating hairs |
| Weight (measured) | 6.8 oz |
| Recommended Enclosure | 10-gallon terrarium or equivalent |
| Country of Origin | Captive-Bred (USA) |
Your Questions Answered
Is this a good tarantula for a beginner?
It’s an excellent step up from a true beginner species. Its hardiness is a major advantage, but its potential speed and urticating hairs mean the keeper should have some basic experience and respect for the animal’s defenses.
What’s the difference with the “Campeche” locale?
The “Campeche” refers to a specific regional variant from Mexico, often noted for particularly intense red coloration on the abdomen compared to other B. vagans populations. Ours are from captive-bred lines tracing back to this locale.
How often do you sell these?
This is a steady seller for us. Our staff notes we frequently sell these on weekends, often to customers making other purchases—it’s a popular add-on item.
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