Grammostola pulchra (Brazilian Black Tarantula) ADULT FEMALE 5.5-6"

Grammostola pulchra (Brazilian Black Tarantula)

This 5.5 to 6 inch Brazilian Black Tarantula is a fully grown, confirmed adult female, showing the deep, velvety jet black coloration across her carapace (head), abdomen, and legs at its absolute best. She is also referred to as the "Black Lab" of tarantulas for her extremely docile nature and slow, deliberate movement, and at full size she makes an immediate, commanding display animal with no waiting or guesswork left. Grammostola pulchra is one of the most beloved species in the hobby, and this new world tarantula for sale represents her in peak, fully realized adult form.

Why do hobbyists keep Grammostola pulchra?

• Stunning Coloration: Full, solid jet black coloration across the entire body, one of the few species that reaches such a uniformly deep black at maturity.
• Docile Temperament: Exceptionally docile and slow moving, often compared to the "Black Lab" of the tarantula world for her calm, predictable behavior.
• Great Display Species: Known for staying active and visible, frequently rearranging her enclosure and moving objects like water dishes to her liking.
• Beginner Genus: Grammostola remains one of the most respected beginner genera in the hobby, and a mature pulchra female is often the goal keepers are working toward.

How should Grammostola pulchra be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches 5 to 6 inches at full leg span, with a heavy bodied build and slow, deliberate movement, and this female is already at that mark.
• Enclosure: House this adult female in an 18 by 18 by 12 inch terrestrial enclosure with about 6 inches of substrate and a hide roughly 6 to 12 inches wide for a secure retreat.
• Rehousing: This is her forever home. No further rehousing is needed at full adult size.
• Temperature: Maintain between 65 to 75 degrees F with stable conditions.
• Humidity: Keep the substrate lightly moist, letting the top layer dry between mistings. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something she can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Prey length runs about a quarter of the leg span, matching the carapace (head). At this size that is roughly a 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch cricket, dubia roach, or superworm. Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Extremely docile, rarely reactive, and one of the most forgiving species to keep and maintain at any size.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Confirmed Female: Sexed female at full adult size, with females of this species known to live considerably longer than males, often well over a decade.
• Enclosure Rearranging: Frequently rearranges substrate and moves objects, including water dishes, with her fangs, a well established behavior in mature individuals.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.

Listing Notes

• This is a fully mature, confirmed female at the top of the species' size range, an immediate display animal with the complete jet black look and long-term prospects females of this species are known for. No growing left to do, just an established, calm adult ready for her forever enclosure.

Classification Note

There is ongoing discussion within the hobby regarding the distinction between Grammostola pulchra and Grammostola quirogai, as both have appeared in the trade under similar names. While they are recognized as separate species, much of what has historically been sold in the hobby has been labeled as G. pulchra. There is a good chance that, based on descriptions of both species, what we call Grammostola pulchra is actually Grammostola quirogai. These were sold to us as pulchra, so we will continue to use this name until a paper distinguishes hobby pulchra from wild forms of pulchra and quirogai. Since we cannot make species determinations based on color alone, changing the name without that evidence would be irresponsible. That is why we are keeping this listing as Grammostola pulchra "Hobby" form.