Euathlus manicata "gold" (Chilean Golden Flame Tarantula)

Euathlus manicata "gold" (Chilean Golden Flame Tarantula)

A true gold and red tarantula, this location-based Chilean species shows a gold body and legs paired with a red abdomen and neat striping, both males and females carry essentially the same coloration once mature. Even the slings are eye-catching, showing red coloration with visible stripes right from an early age. Grab this genuinely unique new world tarantula for sale before it's gone.

Why do hobbyists keep Euathlus manicata "gold"?

• Stunning Coloration: A gold body and legs paired with a red abdomen and neat striping, consistent across both males and females.
• Colorful Spiderlings: Slings already show red coloration with visible striping from an early age.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and a genuinely good pick for a beginner.
• Great Display Species: Doesn't burrow much, similar to Grammostola, so it tends to stay out and visible.

How should Euathlus manicata "gold" be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 4 inches at full leg span.
• Enclosure: Choose an enclosure at least twice the leg span in width, depth, and height, with a hide included for security.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: This species does best kept on the drier side, with a reliable water dish rather than damp substrate.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, or mealworms sized to about a quarter of the leg span, matching the width of the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Calm and easygoing, a genuinely good pick for a beginner despite the striking coloration.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Location Specific: This color form is tied to a specific Chilean region, and photos can vary quite a bit depending on lighting, so don't be surprised if reference images look inconsistent online.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.