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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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 6.5 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.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e A water dish is strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and similar feeders sized to the carapace (head).\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\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","brand":"Exotics Unlimited","offers":[{"title":"0.5–0.75\" Spiderling","offer_id":55102285513023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.75–1\" Spiderling","offer_id":50945350238527,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"0.75\" Spiderling FREE WITH WUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $200","offer_id":45415552713023,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5\" FEMALE\tJuvenile","offer_id":45415542948159,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2” Juvenile FREE WITH WUALIFYING PURCHASE OF $350","offer_id":50004139278655,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-4.5\" FEMALE Sub-adult","offer_id":54009096143167,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"about 2” Juvenile","offer_id":49882379616575,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.5\" FEMALE Juvenile","offer_id":50209443053887,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3–3.5\" FEMALE Sub-adult","offer_id":44938209820991,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mature Male","offer_id":47208353923391,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5828\/7167\/files\/IMG_1952.jpg?v=1711252314","url":"https:\/\/exoticsunlimitedusa.com\/products\/harpactira-pulchripes-golden-blue-leg-baboon-tarantula","provider":"Exotics Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}