- Formally known as Brachypelma epicureanum. The World Spider Catalog has not yet accepted this change, but HAS been by Tarantupedia...
- Also known as Belize Black.
- This New World Terrestrial is from Mexico, not Belize.
- The adult size averages 6".
- Are somewhat similar in appearance to B. vagans when young. Older adults have less-pronounced red setae on the abdomen (sometimes none at all). One sure way of distinguishing this species from the other redrumps is the black spot on the abdomen after a molt. Also, when the Yucatan Rustrump is in premolt , their entire body is rust brown.
- They are considered a very docile species, but do have the ability to kick hair.
- Also known as Belize Black.
- This New World Terrestrial is from Mexico, not Belize.
- The adult size averages 6".
- Are somewhat similar in appearance to B. vagans when young. Older adults have less-pronounced red setae on the abdomen (sometimes none at all). One sure way of distinguishing this species from the other redrumps is the black spot on the abdomen after a molt. Also, when the Yucatan Rustrump is in premolt , their entire body is rust brown.
- They are considered a very docile species, but do have the ability to kick hair.