Description
Tliltocatl verdezi – Mexican Rose Grey Tarantula
Formerly Brachypelma verdezi
A quiet standout in the Tliltocatl genus, the Mexican Rose Grey Tarantula (Tliltocatl verdezi) trades the flashy reds and blacks of its cousins for something more refined — a soft, dusty rose-grey coloration that looks almost painted. Native to the Pacific coastal scrub of Guerrero, Mexico, this slow-growing, docile terrestrial is a collector's species through and through: understated, elegant, and genuinely difficult to find. If you appreciate subtlety in a tarantula, this is your animal.
Species Highlights
- Common Name: Mexican Rose Grey Tarantula
- Former Name: Brachypelma verdezi
- Origin: Mexico (Guerrero) — Pacific coastal scrub (New World)
- Type: Terrestrial, burrowing
- Temperament: Docile, slow-moving
- Adult Size: ~5–6” diagonal leg span
- Lifespan: Females 20+ years | Males 5–7 years
- Urticating Hairs: Yes (Type III)
Care at a Glance
- Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with 4–6” of substrate for burrowing
- Temperature: 72–82°F
- Humidity: 50–60% with a dry surface and moist substrate base
- Feeding: Crickets, roaches, or other appropriately sized prey every 1–2 weeks
- Experience Level: Intermediate
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