{"product_id":"tliltocatl-brachypelma-sabulosus-guatemalan-red-rump-4-5-mature-male","title":"Tliltocatl (Brachypelma) sabulosus (Guatemalan Red-rump) 4.5\" MATURE MALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eTliltocatl sabulosus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eGuatemalan Red Rump Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a large, striking terrestrial species native to the tropical forests and highland valleys of Guatemala and southern Mexico. This species features a glossy black body accented by dense, ruby-red setae across the abdomen, giving it a deep, burnished appearance under natural light. Closely related to \u003cem data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eT. vagans\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eT. sabulosus\u003c\/em\u003e can be distinguished by its larger size, slightly longer leg span, and more vivid crimson abdominal setae. In the wild, it inhabits tropical deciduous forests and grassy slopes, constructing silk-lined burrows in firm, compacted soil beneath rocks or roots. These retreats provide stable humidity throughout the dry season, allowing the tarantula to remain active year-round. \u003cem data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eT. sabulosus\u003c\/em\u003e is generally calm but will readily use urticating hairs if disturbed. In captivity, it thrives under semi-arid conditions with deep substrate, moderate humidity, and stable warmth, making it a robust and long-lived display species for both new and experienced keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tliltocatl sabulosus (formerly \u003cem data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eBrachypelma sabulosum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala, Southern Mexico (Chiapas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Dry and Deciduous Forest (400–1,000 m elevation); compact clay and loamy soils along forest margins, temperatures 76–88°F, and relative humidity 60–75%, with distinct wet and dry seasonal cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1794\"\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":45919493652721,"sku":"1002:TlilSabMM","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Tliltocatl_sabulosus.jpg?v=1746648977","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/tliltocatl-brachypelma-sabulosus-guatemalan-red-rump-4-5-mature-male","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}