Bumba horrida (Mexican redhead)

Bumba horrida (Brazilian Red-Head Tarantula)

Origin: Brazil, South America.

Size: 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) leg span.

Lifespan: Females 10–12 years, males 3–4 years.

Lifestyle: Terrestrial and opportunistic burrower; often stays near its retreat or hide.

Appearance: Dark brown body with a contrasting reddish carapace (“red-head”) and lighter setae on the legs and abdomen.

Temperament: Generally skittish but not overly defensive. May flick urticating hairs when threatened.

Care & Habitat:

Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with floor space, a hide, and 4–5 inches of substrate for digging.

Substrate: Coconut fiber, topsoil, or soil mix that retains some humidity.

Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C).

Humidity: 65–75%, with a shallow water dish and occasional misting.

Diet: Crickets, roaches, and mealworms weekly; juveniles more often.