Grammostola


Grammostola is a genus of South American tarantulas that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. These medium to large sized spiders are native to tropical South America, and are usually brown in color, with pinkish or orangish-red hairs. The very docile Chilean rose tarantulas are popular as a beginner's spider among tarantula enthusiasts.

''Grammostola'' as a pet

The Chilean rose tarantula is a common pet, its behavior being generally docile and its venom very mild. It needs to be kept dry and dislikes being wet. If the substrate is too wet, it will stand "on tiptoes" in discomfort, or climb the sides of its enclosure, risking fall and injury. It feeds on other invertebrates. Its attributes and care are similar to those of its relative the Chaco golden knee tarantula.

Species

it contains twenty-one species, found in South America:
In synonymy: