{"product_id":"grammostola-grossa-guarani-giant-tarantula","title":"Grammostola grossa (Guarani Giant Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammostola grossa (Guarani Giant Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrammostola grossa is a rare South American species often compared to the famous Brazilian Black, but with its own distinct look and a size to match its name. Adults settle into a deep, almost black coloration dusted with a fine silver hue throughout, while spiderlings hatch out unusually large, nearly an inch in leg span, leggy and covered in a soft fuzzy coat. Grab this rare docile new world tarantula for sale before it's gone, since it doesn't stick around often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Grammostola grossa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, almost black body dusted with fine silver hairs gives adults a frosted look that stands apart from other dark Grammostola species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluffy Appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both slings and adults carry a noticeably fuzzy coat, giving this species a softer, less intimidating look than most Grammostola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the larger Grammostola species in the hobby, reaching around 7 inches at full leg span.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocile Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and easygoing, an enjoyable species to keep on display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare in the Hobby:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not often available and quick to sell out when it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Grammostola grossa be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches around 7 inches at full leg span, one of the larger Grammostola species in the hobby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide roughly 3 to 4 times the leg span as footprint, 2 times the leg span as height, with substrate at least 1 times the leg span deep and a hide 1 to 2 times the leg span wide. For a one-inch sling, that means starting around 3 to 4 by 3 to 4 by 2 inches, sizing up as it grows.\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 Keep the soil from drying out completely. Good ventilation is critical. Cross ventilation works best, but ample top ventilation can also be effective as long as the enclosure is not over-misted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A water dish is strongly recommended. This species is moisture-dependent, especially during molting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head). A fast grower, especially given the head start slings get from hatching out so large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile and calm, more laid back than many large South American terrestrials of similar size.\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 Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatches out nearly an inch in leg span already, leggy and fast growing from day one, with a soft fuzzy coat that carries into adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrosted Look:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults hold a deep, almost black coloration dusted with fine silver hairs for a smoky, frosted finish, similar in tone to the Brazilian Black but with its own distinct texture.\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\n\n\u003ch3\u003eListing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing includes multiple size options. 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