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Bumba horrida, or the Red-Head tarantula, is a unique, ground-dwelling pet tarantula characterized by its vibrant red cephalothorax and contrasting dark body. Despite its striking appearance, it is known for its calm demeanor, requiring a secure enclosure with burrowing substrate and stable temperature and humidity, making it a captivating choice for tarantula enthusiasts.
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Bumba horrida, colloquially known as the Red-Head tarantula, is a fascinating species of tarantula native to Brazil. The Red-Head tarantula gets its common name from its distinctive coloration. Its cephalothorax, or head region, is a vibrant shade of red or rust, which contrasts dramatically with its dark brown or black body and legs. Like many tarantulas, Bumba horrida is a ground-dwelling species. It typically spends its time within burrows or crevices and is more active during the night, which aligns with its natural predatory behaviors. Their diet mainly consists of small invertebrates. Red-Head tarantulas are known to exhibit a calm demeanor, although they can become defensive if they feel threatened. When provoked, they may adopt a threatening stance, rearing up on their hind legs to expose their fangs. However, the venom of Bumba horrida is not harmful to humans beyond causing local irritation or discomfort. This species, like many tarantulas, exhibits sexual dimorphism, with females generally being larger and living longer than males. Females can live for several years, often over a decade, while the males typically have a much shorter lifespan. Brazilian Red-Head tarantulas are known for their hardiness, although they are less common in the pet trade than some other tarantula species. They require a secure enclosure with a suitable substrate for burrowing and a stable temperature and humidity level to mimic their natural habitat. Despite their somewhat intimidating appearance, their unique coloration and interesting behaviors make them an appealing choice for tarantula enthusiasts.
Our Next-Day Guaranteed service promises same-day packing and delivery before 1 pm the following day for all orders placed. For standard livestock delivery, we dispatch orders within 1-5 working days, and once dispatched, your order will arrive in less than 24 hours.
We pride ourselves on our attention to detail- it’s a priority that your critters are safe & snugly packed.
When you receive your order, open it up and locate the transport container your pet is inside. Gently ease out your pet into the home you’ve prepared for it.
Ordering pets online can be nerve-wracking, we get it. Our 7-Day live guarantee is our way to ease nerves over the purchasing process.
We’re confident in the quality husbandry, shipping, and packaging of our livestock. On the rare occasion an animal arrives in poor condition, we will provide credit for the cost of that animal. If all animals in the shipment arrive in poor condition, we will also provide credit for the postage.
We try to make it as easy as possible to help any unwell critters, and ensure you can get your money back. There are a couple of steps to go through before a refund can be issued.
If you’ve received an unwell animal in the mail:
1. If it is safe to do so, (your pet is not medically significant or harmful) please remove the animal from its transport container, ideally onto your hand. We ask this as invertebrates, particularly insects, are experts at ‘playing dead’.
2. To provide you with the best advice going forward and to confirm the condition of your pet, we kindly request a short video of the animal in question before your refund can be processed. This can be uploaded on our ‘live guarantee refunds form’, or you can email it straight to us.
3. We typically respond within 24 hours, but please allow 1-3 working days for a response. Once it’s confirmed that you are eligible for a refund, we’ll get process the credit to your account.
We’ll need this information to reach us within 7 days after you’ve received your pet. We cannot provide any live guarantee to animals that have been refused, returned, or not collected.
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