Grammostola porteri (now rosea) (Chilean Rose-Hair Tarantula)

Grammostola porteri (now rosea) (Chilean Rose-Hair Tarantula)

The Chilean Rose Hair is one of the true classics of the hobby, world renowned for its docile behavior and manageable size that makes it a favorite first tarantula for countless keepers. Adults show tan to blonde legs banded in dark brown to black at the joints, set against a vivid coral pink carapace (head) and abdomen, a look that photos rarely capture as well as seeing one in person. This is a docile new world tarantula for sale that has earned its place as one of the most recognized tarantulas in the world.

Why do hobbyists keep Grammostola porteri?

• Stunning Coloration: Tan to blonde legs banded in dark brown to black at the joints, contrasted against a vivid coral pink carapace and abdomen.
• Docile Temperament: World renowned for calm, easygoing behavior, a big reason it's so often a keeper's first tarantula.
• Hobby Favorite: A true classic of the hobby and one of the most recognized tarantulas in the world.

How should Grammostola porteri be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches around 6 inches at full leg span, a comfortably manageable size for any collection.
• Enclosure: Provide a terrestrial setup roughly 3 times the leg span as footprint and 2 times the leg span as height, with substrate at least 1 times the leg span deep for a shallow burrow and a hide.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Aim for a moisture gradient, damp lower substrate with a drier top layer, mimicking a natural morning dew cycle. Good ventilation is critical.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head). A slower grower than many terrestrial species, so expect a longer path to full size.
• Temperament: One of the calmest and most easygoing species in the hobby, a big part of its appeal for new keepers.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Classic Choice: One of the most recognized tarantulas in the hobby and often a keeper's very first species.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.