Grammostola rosea (RCF) 3/4”

Grammostola rosea (RCF) 3/4”size 3 4 These were the most common pet tarantula for decades while exports from Chile were being sent out in huge numbers. Thankfully those exports have since stopped as it couldnt be good for the sustainability of this species in the wild. Today they are only available as captive bred slings, which come with a higher price tag, but are a bit more ethical for the pet trade. This spider is known for its incredibly docile nature. However I have seen

with nothing but a crumpled up piece of paper towel to build a web on

soft and warm

Later in 1901 it was transferred to the new genus Xenesthis that would be established by Reginald Innes Pocock

however it was originally described as Eurypelma pulchripes in 1891 by French taxonomist Eugène Louis Simon

These magnificent spiders are from the very unique Island Socotra of Yemen

Another great horned African species

A terrestrial species from the highland areas of Huadquiña and Tincochaca in Cusco Peru

Grows rather large to about 7 inches

but they will also scavenge on dead crickets etc left by their web

This species originated in Asia

These spiders can get 9” as adults and grow at alarming rates

A jet black velvet spider with striking purple highlights on the carapace