Tarantula - Tliltocatl vagans - Mexican Red-rump - GNGThe Mexican Red rump (Tliltocatl vagans) is a robust, beginner friendly tarantula prized for its striking red abdominal coloration and calm temperament. Native to Mexico, this species thrives in warm, dry conditions with moderate humidity (6070%). Provide a terrestrial enclosure with 23 inches of substrate for burrowing, a hide, and a shallow water dish. Temperatures should remain between 7580F. Feed slings crickets or roaches weekly; adults eat

though they may bite if threatened

African Fat-Tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)

commonly known as High Yellow isopods

Their venom is mild to humans but can cause localized irritation

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These nocturnal predators use elongated sensory front legs to hunt in their native tropical habitat

they're less frugivorous than crested geckos but benefit from occasional fruit supplementation

This is definitely one we have been considering keeping

adults require feeding every 7–10 days

While not aggressive

Photos rarely do these guys justice

males typically 3–4 years