Grammostola maule (Chilean Pink Blush Tarantula) 0.5-0.75"

Grammostola maule (Chilean Pink Blush Tarantula)

Grammostola maule (Chilean Pink Blush Tarantula) is a terrestrial tarantula from Chile, one of the rarest species in the genus and one that never lasts long once it's in stock. Adults show a soft pink carapace (head) with a raised triangular section outlined in a charcoal dusting, and red-orange femurs and abdomen that shift into pink along the legs, a genuinely unique look shared closely with its cousin, Grammostola sp. 'South-Concepcion,' though maule is a touch less orange. Even the spiderlings look amazing, hatching out in different shades of pink across the body and carapace with black toes. This species has a slow growth rate and reaches about 6 inches at full leg span. Like others in the genus, it also has a very long lifespan, with females reaching about 20 to 30 years while males live 3 to 5 years. This species is also very calm and forgiving, and one we recommend for beginner keepers or anyone who wants an easier keeping experience. Grab this docile new world tarantula for sale before this limited availability is gone, offered here as a spiderling.

Why do hobbyists keep Grammostola maule?

• Stunning Coloration: A soft pink carapace with a raised triangular section outlined in charcoal, paired with red-orange femurs and abdomen that shift into pink along the legs, a look unlike anything else in the hobby.
• Colorful Spiderlings: Slings hatch out in different shades of pink across the body and carapace, with black toes, before growing into their stunning adult coloration.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and easygoing, making it an enjoyable species to observe and keep on display.
• Great Beginner Species: This genus is known for a high success rate among keepers starting from a spiderling, forgiving of the small mistakes that come with learning, so starting at this size is a solid way to begin.
• Rare in the Hobby: One of the most requested and hardest to find Grammostola species, finally available in limited numbers.

How should Grammostola maule be kept?

• Adult Size: Hatches at around 0.5 to 0.75 inch and reaches about 6 inches at full leg span, a great mid-sized display tarantula.
• Enclosure: Provide roughly 3 to 4 times the leg span as footprint and 2 times the leg span as height, with substrate at least as deep as the leg span. For this size, that means starting around 2.25 to 3 by 2.25 to 3 by 1.5 inches, with substrate around 0.75 inch deep, sizing up as it grows.
• Rehousing: Expect two more moves on the way to full size, each new enclosure lasting roughly 18 to 24 months at this species' slow growth rate.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Maintain a moisture gradient with a slightly damp lower layer and a drier surface, similar to a morning dew cycle in the wild. 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.
• Water: A shallow textured water dish works well, something they can grip when climbing out.
• Diet: Feed crickets or roaches around 3/16 inch, matched to the carapace (head). Feed at least once a week.
• Temperament: Docile and easygoing, one of the calmer terrestrial species to keep and observe.

Are there any additional notes or considerations for Grammostola maule?

• Sling Coloration: Slings hatch out red and pink, giving them a distinct look from Rose Hair (Grammostola rosea) spiderlings from the very start.
• Highly Requested: After many years of hobbyist requests, we are excited to finally offer this species in limited numbers.
• Captive Bred: All tarantulas at Exotics Unlimited are captive bred.

Frequently asked questions about Grammostola maule

• Is a spiderling a good way to start with this species? Yes. At this size you get to watch the full color story unfold, from the earliest pink and black patterning through to the adult's soft pink and charcoal look, and the species' calm temperament makes it forgiving for a first-timer.
• How is this different from Grammostola sp. 'South-Concepcion'? The two are close cousins with a similar look, but maule is a touch less orange overall, favoring softer pinks throughout.

Looking for similar species?

• Browse our New World Tarantulas and Terrestrial Tarantulas collections to explore related care profiles and species groupings.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for a Grammostola maule Chilean Pink Blush Tarantula spiderling measuring around 0.5 to 0.75 inch in diagonal leg span, which is the size given in the title, unsexed, with roughly a 50/50 chance of male or female. This is about the size the species hatches at, and the pink and black spiderling coloration is already on full display.