Bumba horrida (Brazilian Red Head Tarantula)

Bumba horrida

Brazilian Red Head Tarantula

The Brazilian Red Head Tarantula is a unique and highly sought-after New World species admired for its contrasting coloration, impressive webbing behavior, and energetic feeding response. Native to Brazil, Bumba horrida displays a striking reddish-orange carapace paired with darker legs and abdomen, giving it a bold appearance that stands out in any collection.

This species is well known for being an active webber, often covering its enclosure with dense sheets of webbing while constructing intricate hideouts and tunnels. Slings grow steadily and are particularly fascinating to watch as they transform from tiny webbing machines into beautifully colored juveniles and adults.

While generally more defensive and quick-moving than many beginner New World species, Bumba horrida remains an incredibly rewarding tarantula for keepers looking for something visually distinct with plenty of personality. Their constant enclosure maintenance and feeding response make them excellent display animals once settled in.

Species Highlights

• Vibrant reddish-orange carapace coloration
• Heavy webbing behavior
• Active and engaging species to observe
• Strong feeding response
• Hardy and adaptable when properly established
• Great intermediate-level New World species

Quick Care Notes

• Temperament: Skittish / Defensive
• Humidity: Moderate
• Substrate: Slightly moist with good ventilation
• Lifestyle: Terrestrial with heavy webbing tendencies
• Feeding: Readily accepts appropriately sized prey items

If a sling is hesitant to take live prey, pre-killed feeders can be placed near webbing or hide entrances to encourage feeding safely.

A visually impressive species that combines vibrant coloration, heavy webbing, and active behavior into an unforgettable addition for any tarantula enthusiast

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