Grammostola rosea RCF (Chilean Rose)
Rcf: Red color form
Grammostola porteri NCF (Chilean Rose)
Ncf : Normal color form
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New World Terrestrial Tarantula
Great beginner species
Comments:
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This is a very handsome looking T.
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Rosies are notorious for long extensive fasts.
Temp/humidity:
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Ideal temperature 18-26C 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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As a spiderling, use a vial that would allow at least 7cm of substrate for burrowing.
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As sub-adult/adult, use a terrarium that will allow at least 10cm of substrate.
Retreat/Hide:
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Place 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 so-so eater.
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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This is a slow growing species; but with proper feeding and warmth, the growth rate of this species is medium.
Adult Size:
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They get 15cm.
Temperament:
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This tarantula has mood swings.
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It may allow you to pet it one day and show you her fangs the next.
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It may give a threat pose, but is reluctant to bite.
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