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. For a one-inch sling, that means starting around 3 to 4 by 3 to 4 by 2 inches, sizing up as it grows.
• Temperature: Keep between 65 to 75 degrees F.
• Humidity: 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.
• Water: A water dish is strongly recommended. This species is moisture-dependent, especially during molting.
• Diet: Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head).
• Temperament: Docile and calm, a comfortable species to keep and observe.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Sling Coloration: Spiderlings start out pinkish, gain their gold leg striping around 1 inch, and intensify as they grow toward the adult look.
• Hobby Classic: One of the earliest docile species to offer a color palette outside the usual browns, oranges, and reds, still a favorite today.
• Captive Bred: All Tarantulas are 100% captive bred.
• Photo Credit: Images courtesy of spidershop.pl, used with written permission.

Listing Notes

• This listing is for sexed males. Males have a shorter lifespan than females, making them a great option for keepers who don't want a long-term commitment, or for breeders looking to produce this species.