Grammostola Rosea NCF (Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula)

Scientific Name: Grammostola Rosea

Name Pronunciation: Grammostola (gram-MOS-toh-luh) Rosea ( ROH-zee-uh)

Common Name: Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula

Name Meaning: Derived from Greek Grammostola is split in two parts gramma meaning "mark," and stolos meaning "array". Together, it is often interpreted as "arrayed with marks". Derived from Latin Rosea means "rose-like," "rosy," or "pink".

Classification: New World 

Type: Terrestrial

Experience level: Beginner

Life Expectancy: Females live 20-30 years; Males live 5-10 years

Size: 5" (12.7cm) DLS (Diagonal Leg Span)

Growth Rate: Slow

Natural Habitat: Chile

Housing Needs: substrate 6+", one or more hides, waterbowl

Temperature: 70°– 80°F (21°– 27°C)

Humidity: Arid

Temperament: Docile

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