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, March 18, 2010

Unplanned Arrivals

Well, I just received four new arrivals; 2 Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens about 1" each, and two Avicularia metallica about 1/4"-1/2" each.
I had  no plans to rear or breed these species, however, they were free. I took part in an event on one of the tarantula forums and the prize was these four specimen; who could possibly turn down four free tarantulas?
I plan to keep the Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens due to their fascinating body patterns and behavior. At this point in time I have no plans or desire to breed this species. Also,  I am not sure I want to keep the Avicularia metallica, as I am not all that interested in the arboreal species at this point in time and I want to focus my energy on the raising, breeding, and behavioral documentation of the Grammostola pulchra species.


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