Scientific name Grammostola Order Spider | Family Theraphosidae Higher classification Theraphosinae Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Chilean rose tarantula, Grammostola pulchripes, Grammostola pulchra, Grammostola porteri | ||
Handling big calm chilean rose tarantula grammostola rosea inferion7
Grammostola is a genus of the tarantula family, Theraphosidae, being native to tropical South America.
Contents
- Handling big calm chilean rose tarantula grammostola rosea inferion7
- Grammostola rosea mating
- Species
- Grammostola as a pet
- References
These spiders are medium to large in size and usually brown in color, with pinkish or orangish-red hairs. The very docile Chilean rose tarantulas (Grammostola rosea and Grammostola porteri) are popular as a beginner's spider among tarantula enthusiasts.
Grammostola rosea mating
Species
As of January 2017, the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species:
Grammostola as a pet
The Chilean rose tarantula (Grammostola rosea) is a common pet, its behavior being generally docile and its venom very mild. It needs to be kept dry and dislikes being wet (its natural habitat being one of the driest deserts on earth). If the substrate is too wet, it will stand "on tiptoes" in discomfort, or climb the sides of its enclosure, risking fall and injury. It feeds on other invertebrates. Its attributes and care are similar to those of its relative the Chaco golden knee tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes).
