Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee) 

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New World Terrestrial Tarantula

Great beginner Tarantula

 

Comments: 

• This is large and is a beautiful display specimen.

• The larger it gets, the more colorful it becomes. 

• This spider has a personality, every hobbiest must have this species.

Temp/humidity:

• Ideal temperature 18°-26°C and humidity at 55%-65%.

• 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: 

• Use a terrestrial terrarium.

Substrate: 

• Use 10cm of substrate. 

Retreat/Hide: 

• Placed a bark for a starter burrow hide.

Food Consumption: 

• Feed slings twice a week.

• Feed adults once a week.

• Food size should be the size of the carapace. 

• This species is a laid back eater. The only time this tarantula refuses food is when it is near a molt.

Water Requirements: 

•  Keep a water dish in the tank.

•  Keep the substrate in the terrarium dry.

Growth Rate: 

• The growth rate of this species is medium. 

Adult Size: 

• 17 - 20cm. 

Temperament: 

• This is a laid back, easy to handle species.

• Great display T as it stays out in the open and is friendly.

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