{"product_id":"sericopelma-rubronitens-panama-red-rump-2","title":"Sericopelma rubronitens (Panama Red-rump)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eSericopelma rubronitens\u003c\/em\u003e, known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"283\"\u003ePanamanian Redleg Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a large, robust terrestrial species native to the humid lowland and foothill rainforests of Panama and Costa Rica. It is admired for its deep mahogany to black body contrasted by rich red-orange setae along the femurs and patellae, giving it a powerful, earthy elegance. This species is a classic representative of Central American rainforest tarantulas—slow-growing, long-lived, and well adapted to warm, humid environments. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eS. rubronitens\u003c\/em\u003e constructs deep silk-lined burrows beneath logs, roots, and forest debris, where it remains hidden during the day to avoid predation and maintain stable moisture levels. It is primarily nocturnal, emerging at dusk to ambush ground-dwelling insects and other small prey. In captivity, \u003cem data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eS. rubronitens\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in moderately humid enclosures with deep substrate, stable warmth, and good airflow, rewarding keepers with both visibility and calm temperament once acclimated. Its size, hardiness, and coloration make it a prized display species for intermediate to advanced enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sericopelma rubronitens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama, Costa Rica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowland and Foothill Tropical Rainforest (100–800 m elevation); clay and loamy forest soils beneath leaf litter and decaying wood, ambient temperatures 76–84°F, relative humidity 75–90%, with frequent rainfall and high canopy cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919432278257,"sku":"1002:SeriRub","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Photo_Coming_Soon_Spider.png?v=1746650734","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/sericopelma-rubronitens-panama-red-rump-2","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}