Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee)
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner Tarantula
Comments:
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This is large and is a beautiful display specimen.
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The larger it gets, the more colorful it becomes.
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This spider has a personality, every hobbiest must have this species.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 18°-26°C and humidity at 55%-65%.
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As sling wet one half side of the terrarium where the water dish is then allow it to dry out completely. Dry substrate for juvies and older.
Enclosure:
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Use a terrestrial terrarium.
Substrate:
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Use 10cm of substrate.
Retreat/Hide:
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Placed a bark for a starter burrow hide.
Food Consumption:
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Feed slings twice a week.
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Feed adults once a week.
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Food size should be the size of the carapace.
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This species is a laid back eater. The only time this tarantula refuses food is when it is near a molt.
Water Requirements:
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Keep a water dish in the tank.
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Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry.
Growth Rate:
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The growth rate of this species is medium.
Adult Size:
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17 - 20cm.
Temperament:
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This is a laid back, easy to handle species.
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Great display T as it stays out in the open and is friendly.
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