Davus ruficeps

Costa Rican Tiger Rump (1cm)

SIMON, 1888

Stock Description:

Unsexed Spiderlings approx. 1cm – Ex. Metriopelma zebratum

Includes setup – See Below

Source: CB

£30.00

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Species Info:

Origin

Costa Rica

Lifestyle

Terrestrial

Temp

22-28

Humidity

60-65

Leg Span

10

Disposition

Calm

Suitability

1

Similar in patterning to its close cousin, the Mexican Tiger Rump (Davus pentloris), this Costa Rican species is still very rare in the hobby.

Unlike the pentaloris, the ruficeps has beautiful blue legs, a gold carapace, and black “tiger striping” on the abdomen, making it a favorite for anyone who’s kept one.

Like most Davus species, they are very active while not being defensive in nature. They also share many of the easy care requirements of the pentaloris.

Whereas not a true dwarf species like Cyriocosmus they max out around 10cm of legspan, so are a very easy to care for option for someone looking for a species on the smaller side.

They thrive when set up in a similar manner to other New World terrestrials, where substrate, hide, and water bowl should be provided, although they aren’t particularly needy in terms of humidity.

 

Setup includes – 

  • Spiderling Box,
  • Substrate Disc,
  • Spiderling Bowl,
  • Cork Bark Hide