Brachypelma albiceps (Mexican golden red rump tarantula)

Size Range

Sling (~1.5cm)
Juvenile (1.5cm~6cm)
Sub-adult (6cm~13cm)
Adult (13cm~)

Description

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Brachypelma albiceps is a species of spider in the tarantula family, Theraphosidae. It is also known as the Mexican golden red rump tarantula or the Amula red rump tarantula. The carapace is a light golden color whilethe abdomen is dark in colour, covered with long red hairs.

Females typically live for about 15 years while some can up to 20. Males usually live about 5 years or up to 12 months after the last molt. Females of Brachypelma albiceps have a body length of about 65 mm. The fourth leg is longest at about 60 mm. The carapace is covered with fine hair; its apparent color depends on the illumination, varying from sandy grey through to rose or yellow. The pedipalps and the first two pairs of legs may be lighter than the last two pairs of legs. The abdomen is dark with bright red longish hairs (setae). The spermatheca has two rounded seminal receptacles.

ABOUT SIZES

In Tarantula life cycle, there is only eggs, spider-ling and adult.

However for pricing convenience, this is a personal rule of thumb, obviously this varies on the species of tarantula.
1. Sling (1cm~2cm)
2. Juvenile (2cm~7cm)
3. Sub adult (7cm~10cm)
4. Adult (10cm~12cm+)

It varies on species as some adults may only reach a few centrimeters while others may get (20cm~25cm+)