Bumba horrida
Brazilian Redhead
Quick Facts
Adult Size
4-5 inches
Growth Rate
medium-fast
Temperament
generally docile; skittish as a juvenile, bolder with age
Taxonomy
Community
Experience Required
Beginner Friendly
Great for first-time keepers
🌡️ Climate Requirements
Temperature Range
72°F - 82°F
(22°C - 28°C)
Humidity Range
65% - 80%
🏠 Enclosure Sizes
Adult
10x10x8 inches
🪨 Substrate
Type
coco/soil with half kept damp (not swampy); hide; water dish
Depth
4 inches
🍽️ Feeding Schedule
Adult
1-2 prey per week
💧 Additional Care Notes
Water Dish
Required
Webbing
light
Burrowing
Yes
🕷️ Behavior & Temperament
General Temperament
generally docile; skittish as a juvenile, bolder with age
Care Guide
A small, attractive Amazonian ground-dweller with a reddish carapace. Generally docile and stays out in the open once grown, though fairly skittish as a youngster. Likes a somewhat humid setup — keep about half the substrate damp (never swampy) with a hide and a water dish. Must be housed singly (cohabitation leads to cannibalism). New World: urticating hairs, non-medically-significant venom. A good, hardy beginner species.
⚠️ Safety Information
Urticating Hairs
This species has urticating hairs that can cause irritation if handled. Use caution during maintenance.
Venom Potency
Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, though reactions may vary.
Species Statistics
1
Total Keepers
N/A
Community Rating
Beginner Friendly
Care Level
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