{"product_id":"grammostola-anthracina-tawny-red-tarantula","title":"Grammostola anthracina (Tawny Red Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammostola anthracina (Tawny Red Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tawny Red Tarantula is a striking addition to one of the most trusted genera in the hobby, prized for its deep, almost black body accented with red fringing along the underside of the legs. As slings, this species carries a bright red coloration similar to the famous Rose Hair Tarantula, gradually darkening into that rich adult coloration. Calm, easy to work with, and genuinely rare to find, this is a fantastic new world tarantula for sale for anyone wanting a beginner-friendly genus with a little extra flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Grammostola anthracina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, almost black body set off by red fringing under the legs gives this species a bold, high-contrast look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings start off bright red, much like a G. rosea sling, before gradually darkening into that rich adult coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocile Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and easygoing, fitting right in with the rest of the beginner-friendly Grammostola genus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely available, making this a great pickup for collectors who want something outside the usual Grammostola lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Grammostola anthracina be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches about 5 to 6 inches at full leg span. A solid, substantial presence for a terrestrial display setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide an enclosure roughly 3 times the leg span in width and depth, and 2 times the leg span in height, with soil at least 1 times the leg span deep and a hide for security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a moisture gradient with a slightly damp lower layer and a drier surface, similar to a morning dew cycle in the wild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized appropriately to the carapace (head).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile and calm, generally choosing retreat over standing ground when disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre there any additional notes or considerations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSling Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slings start off bright red, much like a G. rosea sling, before gradually darkening into the adult's signature look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaptive Bred:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.75-1\" Spiderling","offer_id":52353530921279,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-1.5\" Juvenile","offer_id":49905800282431,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\" FEMALE Juvenile","offer_id":52890946339135,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/Grammostolaanthracina_7eb246fe-c833-4444-946b-4a8eb12a90e4.webp?v=1786985461","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-anthracina-tawny-red-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}