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
- Brazil / Uruguay / Argentina
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial
- Adult size
- 20–22 cm
- Temperament
- Bold / can be defensive
- Experience level
- Intermediate
- Visibility
- Often visible once settled
- Burrowing
- Provide a hide and moderate substrate depth
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Urticating hairs
- Yes
- Venom
- Mild
CARE NOTES
Keeping considerations
A large, impressive Grammostola species. Generally straightforward to keep, but its size and bolder temperament make it better suited to keepers with some experience.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Check the references
Care can vary by species, life stage and local conditions. Review multiple reputable sources before making husbandry decisions.
KEEP EXPLORING
More Grammostola
Other catalogue species from the same scientific genus.
