Growth Rate: Slow growth rate. Keep a water dish in the terrarium, although I rarely see it drink from the dish. This big black beauty has soft jet black hair that evenly covers the legs and body. My girls grew from one inch (2.54cm) to three inches (3") in one (1) year. [3] Growth: Slow Growth Humidity: Average[1], 60%[2] 60 to 80%. That said, the Brazilian Black tarantula seems less likely to kick these off than many other species; my specimens rarely if ever end up with a bald rump from kicking off these hairs, in stark contrast to some other species. A dry cage with a water bowl therefore tends to work well. I purchased this tarantula as a Juvenile. The Grammostola pulchra can be housed in an enclosure that is not very high as falling from a height can severely injure it or even be fatal. Handling: Always use caution when handling any tarantula, no matter how docile. Come and join our reptile-keeping community and prepare for some exciting discoveries! We have some spectacular captive bred Brazilian black tarantulas for sale at great prices. Habitat: Grassland and pampas Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate Type: Terrestrial, opportunistic burrower Size: Leg span up to around 20cm (8″) Growth rate: Slow Venom: Mild Urticating hairs: Yes Medium growth rate, adults in few years; 60-70% humidity; For best results, you’ll have to keep them in the right temperature and feed them at least twice to … Growth Rate: Slow to Medium. Be aware that this spider does have urticating hairs like some other species, and that these can cause irritation in some circumstances. Diet: Crickets, roaches. Location: Brazil, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Chapada Diamantina. A fully grown Brazilian black Tarantula measures 6 to 7 inches in length. The Brazilian Black tarantula doesn’t do anything in a hurry; their speed of movement is slow, and their growth rate is slow. Males: (4 – 6 years) Females: (20 – 30 years). A fun thing to observe with a Grammostola Pulchra is that it is a very aggressive eater. It is truly a species of tarantula that is a sight to behold, especially after a molt. While it may attempt to build burrows in nature, it seems more likely that it will adopt a similar mentality to some other Grammostola tarantulas, taking refuge where it can under rocks, logs and vegetation. This is a larger T, with a max size normally between 7 and 8″ with some individuals reaching 9″, so keepers need to be prepared to correctly house a specimen this size. They’re also slow-moving, which makes handling easier. The material itself is light and fluffy, and absorbs plenty of water. The Brazilian Black is a slow-growing and long-lived species. [1] 4.7 - 5.9 in. These days I almost exclusively use coconut fibre substrate for my tarantulas. This species is rarely seen in the U.S. and is one of the most sought-after tarantulas in the world due to their calm and docile nature. Temperament: Nervous to Skittish. Adults eat crickets, other large insects, small lizards, pinkie mice, and an occasional fuzzy mouse. I think the best-looking enclosure on the market are Exo Terra ir ReptiZoo terrariums. These glass tanks look fantastic and allow you to create a very realistic “mini world” within. This size may surprise people once they hear that these tarantulas eat birds in the wild. At least one should be provided, but two or more is better. If there are downsides to this species then they would be the overall cost, and the speed of growth. The general body shape is chunky and thick-set, giving it a sturdy appearance overall; quite different to how leggy many tarantulas are. As far as the temperature goes, I would keep the Grammostola Pulchra in Temperature ranging from between 65° – 78° F. When it comes to humidity, a 55% – 65% range is recommend. Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchra (Mello-Leitão, 1921) Common Name(s): Brazilian Black Tarantula Range: Brazil and Uruguay. Care should be taken to avoid a “soggy” cage, which can lead to health problems. Always tricky to find and usually pricey, but worth every penny. Type: New World, terrestrial, burrowing. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-keepingexoticpets_com-banner-1-0')}; Other suitable substrate options can include topsoil or potting compost, though always check it is free from any chemicals. Cyriopagopus sp. Grammostola Pulchra is a Brazilian native spider, it velvet black coat is shining and make it one if the most collected by collector. Hati Hati (Purple Earth Tiger) Care Sheet, Grammostola pulchripes / Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula Care Sheet, Pterinopelma sazimai / Brazilian Blue Tarantula Care Sheet, Brazilian White Knee Tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) Care Sheet, African Praying Mantis (Sphodromantis) Care Sheet, Rectangular Kritter Keepers have self-locking lids with hinged viewer/ feeder windows, Capacity: 5.90 GAlarge.