The Costa Rican Tiger Rump is a cracking little tarantula with a really striking black and orange striped abdomen. They stay fairly small, reaching around 4 inches as adults, but certainly make up for it with their colour, activity and impressive webbing.

They’re a terrestrial species and will appreciate a decent depth of substrate, a hide and plenty of opportunity to burrow and web. Keep them around 22–28°C, with humidity around 60–70%. A slightly moist area of substrate, along with a water dish and good ventilation, will keep them happy.

They can be a little quick and skittish when disturbed and may flick urticating hairs, but are generally a great little species to keep.

A lovely choice if you’re looking for something colourful, active and a little different.