{"product_id":"grammostola-pulchripes","title":"Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrammostola 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 inches fully grown, this is a great docile new world tarantula for sale if you love color paired with an easygoing temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hobbyists keep Grammostola pulchripes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Coloration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A darker body set off by gold striping down the legs creates a display animal that stands out from typical earth-toned docile species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Change:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocile Temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm and easygoing, a great pick for anyone who wants color without giving up an easy temperament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-standing classic, among the first docile species in the hobby to break from the usual brown, orange, and red color palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should Grammostola pulchripes be kept?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches around 6 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. Pick a size above for that tier's exact setup.\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. Good ventilation is critical.\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 to the carapace (head). Pick a size above for that tier's exact prey measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Docile and easygoing, a great pick for keepers who want color without giving up a calm temperament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-0-5\"\u003e0.5-0.75\" Spiderling\u003c\/a\u003e: your cheapest way to collect this species and watch it grow up from the very start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-about-0-75\"\u003e0.75-1\" Spiderling\u003c\/a\u003e: your cheapest way to collect this species and watch it grow up from the very start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-1-1-5\"\u003e1-1.5\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e: past the delicate early stage with color already coming in, and still years of growth ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-2-5-3\"\u003e2.5-3\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e: past the delicate early stage with color already coming in, and still years of growth ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-2-5\"\u003e3\" Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e: past the delicate early stage with color already coming in, and still years of growth ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-female\"\u003e3\" FEMALE Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e: past the delicate early stage with color already coming in, and still years of growth ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-male\"\u003e2.5-3\" MALE Juvenile\u003c\/a\u003e: past the delicate early stage with color already coming in, and still years of growth ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-3-5-4-female\"\u003e3.5-4\" FEMALE Sub-Adult\u003c\/a\u003e: nearing full size, with the gold striping at its richest and most of the growing already done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula-4-male\"\u003e4\" MALE Sub-Adult\u003c\/a\u003e: nearing full size, with the gold striping at its richest and most of the growing already done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 Spiderlings start out pinkish, with the signature gold striping developing around the 1 inch mark and intensifying from there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the longest-standing, most trusted docile species in the hobby, a reliable choice for any collection.\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\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about Grammostola pulchripes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Grammostola pulchripes a good beginner tarantula?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is docile, easygoing, and forgiving of the small mistakes every new keeper makes, which is part of why it has been a hobby classic for so long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula get?\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults reach around 6 inches in diagonal leg span, with the gold striping fully developed by full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo Chaco Golden Knee spiderlings already have the gold stripes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not right away. Spiderlings start out pinkish and begin developing the signature gold striping around the 1 inch mark, intensifying from there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking for similar species?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/collections\/new-world\"\u003eNew World Tarantulas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/collections\/terrestrial\"\u003eTerrestrial Tarantulas\u003c\/a\u003e collections to explore related care profiles and species groupings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"2.5-3\" MALE Juvenile","offer_id":54062012662079,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\" FEMALE Juvenile","offer_id":52970763092287,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75–1\" Spiderling","offer_id":50413737574719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5\" FREE WITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $300","offer_id":44938187538751,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1–1.5\" Spiderling","offer_id":44938197991743,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.5-4\" FEMALE Juvenile","offer_id":50467815883071,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\" Juvenile","offer_id":51058022515007,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" MALE Juvenile","offer_id":51058035261759,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.5-0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":52356190961983,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5–3\" Juvenile","offer_id":55101757948223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/imgi_9_Grammostola-pulchripes.jpg?v=1771853505","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchripes","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}