Grammostola pulchra, Brazilian Black Tarantula

Grammostola pulchra, known as the Brazilian Black Tarantula, is prized for its long life, reputation as a docile tarantula, a reduced tendency to kick urticating hairs, and the deep black color of adult specimen.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Woah! You can't go there!

While feeding and maintaining the bunch today Number3 decided she was going to go for a stroll. Right up the side of her deli cup. Usually they stop at the lip and turn back, or I can use a soft bristle paintbrush to herd them back, she did not stop. Fearing a fall I quickly put my hand in front of her, hoping she would turn back; she did not. She chose, instead, to continue right into my hand. Needless to say, I was quite nervous and unprepared for this encounter. Once in my hand she proceeded to walk about and explore this new surface, until she finally came to rest in my palm; I used my thumb as a road block to help slow her progress. (please read the warning about handling at the top of the page)


 The beautiful black coat emerged about 4 days after 21Jan10 molt.












Number3




They have also gained quite a bit in size after 21Jan10 molt.
Number3

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