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Continue ShoppingGrammostola pulchra - Male - Brazilian Black
- $299.99
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Beginner (care simple; price premium for adults)
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Burrowing
- Adult size
- 7–8 inches (female leg span)
- 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 pulchra
- Common Name
- Brazilian Black Tarantula
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Very Slow
- Origin
- Southern Brazil, Uruguay (grasslands and pampas)
- Habitat
- Temperate pampas grasslands; dry burrow systems
- Display Appeal
- Exceptional — uniform jet-black velvet; supremely docile display animal
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 pulchra — commonly known as the Brazilian Black — 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 pulchra - Brazilian Black
Grammostola pulchra is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae), native to Brazil. It is known for its solid black body, which makes it an appealing tarantula for the pet trade.
Photo by: Justin Momon
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.