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SPECIES CARE GUIDE
Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
Grammostola pulchripes
ENVIRONMENT
Core care conditions
Use these ranges as a starting point and adjust for life stage, enclosure ventilation and observed behaviour.
HUSBANDRY OVERVIEW
At a glance
- Origin
- Paraguay / Argentina
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 18–22 cm
- Temperament
- Calm / docile
- Experience level
- Beginner
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- Usually uses hides rather than heavy burrowing; provide moderate substrate depth
- Growth rate
- Slow to medium
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A large, hardy and popular display species. Keep mostly dry with a water dish, good ventilation and a secure hide. Avoid constantly wet substrate, but allow a slightly damp area if needed.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
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