Mexican Black Velvet Tarantula
Tliltocatl schroederi
The Mexican black velvet tarantula is a terrestrial spider from Mexico, associated with Oaxaca. Adult females are predominantly black, including the abdomen, rather than having the red rump of several related Tliltocatl. It is kept by tarantula hobbyists as a solitary display animal.
Provide a low enclosure with a secure hide, substrate deep enough to dig and fresh water. Handling risks injury and irritating defensive hairs. Females lay eggs in a silk sac. Formerly Brachypelma schroederi, it remains covered by CITES Appendix II.
Colors: Wild Type
