{"product_id":"mexican-golden-red-rump-tarantula","title":"Mexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMexican Golden Red Rump Tarantula Care Guide\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrachypelma albiceps\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adult: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e13–16 cm leg span\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lifespan: Females \u003cstrong\u003e15–25+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e; males shorter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Terrestrial species — floor space is more important than height\u003cbr\u003e• Adult minimum: \u003cstrong\u003e60 × 30 × 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 cm of substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e for burrowing\u003cbr\u003e• Add cork bark, a hide and some ground cover\u003cbr\u003e• Secure lid with good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTEMPERATURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Day: \u003cstrong\u003e22–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Night: \u003cstrong\u003e20–22°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal room temperatures are often suitable\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid overheating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNo UVB required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Normal day\/night room lighting is sufficient\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid bright lights directly over the enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUMIDITY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aim for around \u003cstrong\u003e50–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the enclosure predominantly dry\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a water dish rather than constantly misting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Feed appropriately sized \u003cstrong\u003ecrickets, locusts and roaches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adults generally eat around \u003cstrong\u003eonce every 1–2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Juveniles need smaller prey more frequently\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provide a \u003cstrong\u003eshallow water dish at all times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Change regularly and keep clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHEDDING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Appetite may decrease before moulting\u003cbr\u003e• Remove live prey when premoult is suspected\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eNever disturb or handle during a moult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Wait until the tarantula has hardened before feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDLING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Generally calm, but \u003cstrong\u003ehandling is not recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• May flick urticating hairs when stressed\u003cbr\u003e• Use a catch cup when moving\u003cbr\u003e• Keep any necessary handling close to the ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Watch for lethargy, injury, mites or abnormal posture\u003cbr\u003e• Good ventilation is essential\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive moisture\u003cbr\u003e• A tarantula lying on its back is normally \u003cstrong\u003emoulting — do not disturb it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Remove uneaten prey and waste regularly\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the water dish clean\u003cbr\u003e• Spot-clean when necessary\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid unnecessary disturbance of burrows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEFORE YOU BRING YOUR ANIMAL HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure terrestrial enclosure\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable substrate\u003cbr\u003e✓ Cork bark hide\u003cbr\u003e✓ Water dish\u003cbr\u003e✓ Thermometer\/hygrometer\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable live insects\u003cbr\u003e✓ Long feeding tongs\u003cbr\u003e✓ Catch cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT BITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSlow-growing and long-lived species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Usually calm but can flick irritating urticating hairs\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDo not handle unnecessarily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the enclosure predominantly dry with access to fresh water\u003cbr\u003e• Never disturb a moulting tarantula\u003cbr\u003e• Females can live for \u003cstrong\u003e20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a long-term commitment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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