From the hot, arid to semi-arid regions spanning from Mexico south through Central America to Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, and even into parts of southern Florida (likely introduced), comes Tliltocatl vagans, universally known as the Mexican Red Rump Tarantula. Revered for its striking velvety black coloration accented by brilliant red abdominal hairs, and its generally docile yet defensive nature, this terrestrial species is a charismatic burrower and a staple in the tarantula hobby.
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