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.

Monday, March 29, 2010

New Molts

Upon arriving in the classroom today, after Spring Break, all 7 of the G pulchra were out on the surface. Number005 and Number007 have been sealed in their burrows since late February and have not been observed. When I examined the enclosures as I watered and maintained I noticed Number005 had something sticking out of its hide; a tiny molt. I  figure some time between March 23 and today the 3 Musketeers (005, 006, 007) molted. I can not confirm the molts of Number 006 and NUmber007 since they were inside deep burrows, but due to the nature of sac mates molting at about the same time for several molts after hatching I can figure that all three have molted. Each is now about 1" maybe slightly more. Since they tend to be very nervous, pictures and measurements are difficult as they dart for their burrows or shelters at the slightest vibrations.



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