Davus ruficeps

Costa Rican Suntiger Tarantula

Adult Size: 10cm

Type: New World/TERRESTRIAL

Growth Rate: Slow

Temperament: CALM

Lifespan: +10 years

Origin: Mexico

Recommended Climate: 26-28°C

Recommended Humidity: 70-80%

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.