{"title":"Stars \u0026 Spiders Items Only","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"grammastola-pulchra-brazilian-black-tarantula-for-sale-spiderling","title":"Grammostola pulchra (Brazilian Black Tarantula) 0.75-1\"  STARS SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammostola pulchra (Brazilian Black Tarantula) Tarantula For Sale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular species in the hobby today, the Brazilian Black does not disappoint when it comes to collectors from beginner to expert level! This gentle species gets a dark velvet black coat as an adult and an grow in excess of 6\" to give a large and impressive animal! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eIf you are looking for a jet black docile tarantula this species does not dissapoint! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere are now vendors in the USA labelling another jet black tarantula and calling it \"Grammostola quirogai (Uraguan Black Beauty)\". 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This docile species is great for beginners and exhibits fantastic black and orange coloration and a slow moving nature, which is perfect for those just starting out with tarantulas.  \u003cbr\u003eThere are 2 \"main\" species that share this name of the \"Mexican Red Knee\": B. hamorii and B. smithi. These both used to be B. smithi until they were separated when different taxonomical features were found in specimens from different sides of a river in Mexico. \u003cbr\u003eThe separation of this river gave rise to 2 different species that were nearly identical, but had a few differences. Typically in hamorii we can observe more orange coloration and a more black carapace. 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Native to Thailand and surrounding regions, this old world tarnatula for sale is a fossorial species that digs deep burrows, but emerges at night to hunt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"954\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Keep Cyriopagopus lividus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eCobalt Blue Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the original blue tarantulas in the hobby, with a rich, saturated tone that still holds up against newer species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eStrong Feeding Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically a reliable eater that will ambush prey from the burrow entrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1368\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1268\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eFast Growth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e juvniles are known to have a faster growth rate, which is rewarding to keepers. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eBurrowing Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keepers love to observe the interesting burrow designs that fossorial species make. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1739\"\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1757\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1759\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossorial setup, 2× leg span footprint, 3× height, with substrate depth 2–3× leg span to support deep, stable burrows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–75°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2053\" data-start=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1938\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high, keep lower layers of substrate slightly damp while allowing the top to dry a bit, never swampy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and other feeders sized appropriately to the carapace (head)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2248\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very defensive, fast, and prone to bolting, best suited for experienced keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2250\"\u003eAdditional Notes or Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eThis species really depends on depth. 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Sabah Red. This has been a cornerstone species for many hobbyists since is very limited availability in the tarantula hobby globally. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"32jpi\" data-offset-key=\"166j1-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"166j1-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"166j1-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"32jpi\" data-offset-key=\"1rn9j-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"1rn9j-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"1rn9j-0-0\"\u003eThere is only a handuful of people working with these worldwide, and we were so happy to be able to grab some to share with all of you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"32jpi\" data-offset-key=\"ci1br-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ci1br-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ci1br-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"32jpi\" data-offset-key=\"eh862-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"eh862-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eh862-0-0\"\u003eThis species stays smaller around 5\" compared to the other giants in the same genus, and it gets a gorgeous red coloration over all of the legs, with a beige carapace and femurs that are blue-green. 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Stable room temperature works well for most keepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to high. Keep lower layers of substrate slightly damp while allowing the top to dry a bit. Never swampy. The moisture gradient gives them the choice they would have in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide a water dish near the burrow entrance. Fossorial species benefit from ambient moisture and will use a dish placed at substrate level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCrickets, roaches, and other feeders sized appropriately to the carapace (head). 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