Tlitocatl verdezi

Mexican Rose Grey (8cm)

POCOCK, 1897

Stock Description:

Unsexed Juveniles approx. 8cm 

 

Source: CB - Mexico

£45.00

Out of stock

Species Info:

Origin

Mexico

Lifestyle

Terrestrial

Temp

24-28

Humidity

50-60

Leg Span

13-15

Disposition

Gentle

Suitability

1

A recent addition to the Tlitocatl genus which is only found in the Mexico state of Guerrero. It is entirely black with reddish setae (hair) on the dorsal part of the abdomen and has a light coloured carapace by contrast. It is presumed that there is two colour forms: one – with the carapace having distinct almost black “V” marking on the anterior face (similar to B.emilia) and the second which has a plain carapace without the marking. This species is found in dry thorn forests where they live in burrows under large rocks. Its distribution is sympatric with the well known Mexican Red Knee (B.hamorri) but its range is not as wide.