# Mexican red rump tarantula — care routine

Tliltocatl vagans

## Before arrival

- [ ] Choose documented captive-bred stock and plan an individual observation animal.
- [ ] Provide a broad enclosure with deep burrow-supporting substrate and a low fall height. Scale floor space to adult leg span; avoid a tall empty display.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Check water access and security without opening the burrow.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Inspect moisture in an unoccupied corner and remove deteriorating food.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Do not excavate a sealed retreat to check appetite. Post-moult feeding waits for a hardened animal.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- The Tarantula Collective — tliltocatl vagans (The Tarantula Collective): https://www.thetarantulacollective.com/caresheets/tliltocatl-vagans

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/mexican-red-rump-tarantula/