Grammostola rosea NCF 3/4” Pets and like many of the

and like many of the non-tarantula mygalomorphs

Originally described Hemirrhagus peruvianus in 1916 by Ralph Vary Chamberlin

these fast moving creatures like high humidity and some cork bark to hide under

Males turn bright pink and purple upon maturity

This spider known as the “Straight horn baboon” is known for its large horn that point directly up rather then facing backwards like C

Grammostola rosea NCF 3/4” Pets and like many of thesize 3 4 These were the most common pet tarantula for decades while exports from Chile were being sent out in huge numbers. Thankfully those exports have since stopped as it couldnt be good for the sustainability of this species in the wild. Today they are only available as captive bred slings, which come with a higher price tag, but are a bit more ethical for the pet trade. This spider is known for its incredibly docile nature. However I have seen