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Grammostola rosea Red Form- unsexed - Chilean Rose Tarantula *Rare

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At a glance

Keeper level
Beginner
Lifestyle
Terrestrial
Adult size
5–7 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 rosea
Common Name
Chilean Rose Tarantula *Rare
World Type
New World
Growth Rate
Slow
Origin
South America
Habitat
Grassland / Scrubland
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 rosea — commonly known as the Chilean Rose Tarantula *Rare — 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 rosea red form- unsexed - Chilean Rose Tarantula 

The Chilean rose tarantula (Grammostola rosea), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph)

 

Importation from Chile has ceased for these guys.

 

photo by Devon Hines 

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.
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