Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula) MALE

Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula)

Grammostola pulchripes has been a hobby classic for years, likely one of the first docile species to break away from the typical browns, oranges, and reds seen in beginner-friendly tarantulas. Adults have a darker body with stunning gold striping down the legs, the detail that gives this species its iconic name. Spiderlings start out with a pinkish coloration, gain their stripes around 1 inch, and intensify as they grow. Reaching around 6.5 inches fully grown, this is a great docile new world tarantula for sale if you love color paired with an easygoing temperament.

Why do hobbyists keep Grammostola pulchripes?

• Stunning Coloration: A darker body set off by gold striping down the legs creates a display animal that stands out from typical earth-toned docile species.
• Color Change: Slings start out pinkish, then gain their gold stripes around 1 inch and intensify as they grow into that darker adult look, a rewarding transformation to watch.
• Docile Temperament: Calm and easygoing, a great pick for anyone who wants color without giving up an easy temperament.
• Hobby Favorite: A long-standing classic, among the first docile species in the hobby to break from the usual brown, orange, and red color palette.

How should Grammostola pulchripes be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches around 6.5 inches at full leg span, one of the larger Grammostola species in the hobby.
• Enclosure: 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.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: Keep the soil from drying out completely. Good ventilation is critical.
• Water: A water dish is strongly recommended.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head).
• Temperament: Docile and easygoing, a great pick for keepers who want color without giving up a calm temperament.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Sling Coloration: Spiderlings start out pinkish, with the signature gold striping developing around the 1 inch mark and intensifying from there.
• Hobby Classic: One of the longest-standing, most trusted docile species in the hobby, a reliable choice for any collection.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.