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.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Another New Arrival

Today my ~5" male (009) arrived. He was very well packed, and healthy upon arrival. When unpacked he nearly sprang out of his wrappings and ran across the plastic tub used for unpacking and transfers. He developed a small bald spot on his abdomen during transit, but this is nothing to cause concern. He calmed quickly, and was very inquisitive about the new environment. He actively wandered and investigated. He was housed in a similar set-up as the female (008) that arrived yesterday. He is more aprehensive than the 008.
June 11, 2010 update: he has not taken the hide provided. he sits in the far left rear corner just behind the provided hide.



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