Scientific Name: Grammostola Rosea (Walckenaer, 1837)
The Chilean Rose Tarantula is the most commonly kept, bred and imported species in the hobby today. The Chilean Rose is typically docile, require little maintenance, and are inexpensive, all contributing to making them popular pets. They are found throughout the desert and scrub-land regions of Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina.
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| Picture: Adult Specimen of Grammostola Rosea - Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula |
General Information
Regions Found: Northern Chile, Bolivia and ArgentinaType: Terrestrial (Floor Space is more important then height)
Lastingness: Mature in 3-10 years
Adult Size: 11-13 cm
Temperament: Docile, skittish and can be aggressive if provoked
Urticating Hairs: Yes
Venom Potency: Weak
Tarantula Housing: Floor space is more important than height, a deep substrate should be provided for burrowing.A good retreat is may required.
Temperature: 22-30°C (71.6-86°F)
Temperature: 22-30°C (71.6-86°F)
Humidity: About 50-65%
Special Requirements: This species require a drier habitat than other species
Experiences Needed: Beginner (For Beginner->Moderate->Advance->Expert)
Breeding Difficulty: Moderate
Egg Sac Size: Up to 350 Eggs
Danger to Male: Sexual cannibalism is particularly notable with this species
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
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Egg Sac Size: Up to 350 Eggs
Danger to Male: Sexual cannibalism is particularly notable with this species
Diet: Slings: Pinhead Crickets or Meal worms. (Meal worms must have to cut into two)
Larger specimens: Crickets, Meal worms, Pinky, Roaches, or Other Large Insects.
Recommended Pet Supplies
- An appropriately sized Terrarium/Vivarium/Aquarium depending on sizes
- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc. for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment ie. heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All
tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live food (NOT for Slings (Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Substrate (3 to 4 inches thick of peat moss/coco peat/potting soil etc. for larger specimen)
- Heating equipment ie. heat lamps, heat mats and thermostats
- Large shallow water dish as it maybe drinks from it and it help to control the humidity. (All
tarantulas that have at least a 3 inches leg span may drink from a shallow, wide water dish.
Pebbles may be put for safety)
- Decorations and hiding places (e.g. drift wood, stone or ornamental features)
- Live food (NOT for Slings (Spiderlings) as it may injured your T, Half Dead or Cut Meal worm is recommended)
Remarks
- Simple mist the T everyday and feed once or twice a week.
- Considered as a Top 10 BEGINNERS Tarantula Due to Docile and Calm Temperament
- Even though these specimen may be docile and calm, please do a bit research as it may benefit both you and your future T. =)
- Considered as a Top 10 BEGINNERS Tarantula Due to Docile and Calm Temperament
- Even though these specimen may be docile and calm, please do a bit research as it may benefit both you and your future T. =)
Source: Internet, Wikipedia, Wiki-pets
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