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Continue ShoppingGrammostola pulchripes -unsexed- Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Burrower
- Adult size
- 7–8 inches
- Temperament
- Calm and unhurried — a rewarding display species for keepers who enjoy watching natural behavior.
Keeper notes
Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Grammostola pulchripes
- Common Name
- Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Very Slow
- Origin
- South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia — Gran Chaco)
- Habitat
- Dry scrubland / Gran Chaco lowlands
- Display Appeal
- High
Highlights
Healthy, active, and shipped with care
Native range: South America
Adult size: 5–7 inches
Keeper level: Beginner
Terrestrial — grassland / scrubland
Display appeal: High
Species profile
Grammostola pulchripes — commonly known as the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning South America. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 5–7 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 68–78°F with 55–65% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.
Listing details
Grammostola pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes), formerly known by Grammostola aureostriata, can be expected to reach between 20–22 cm (8.5 in).
Care guidance
Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 68–78°F and 55–65% humidity. Provide dry terrestrial substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.