Grammostola Pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee (Sling)

Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes)
SIP Code: IL-NW-TE-S-011
Region: Paraguay and Northern Argentina – Chaco scrublands

Lore Fragment
"Across the open plains of the Chaco, under skies split by lightning and dust, this golden-kneed sentinel waits unmoved. In the old tongue, they say it bears the patience of stone and the strength of silence."

Overview
Grammostola pulchripes, commonly known as the Chaco Golden Knee, is a large, terrestrial species celebrated for its calm nature and brilliant gold banding across the knees. It is a foundational species in many collections due to its gentle disposition, impressive size, and tolerance of a wide range of conditions.

Highly recommended for beginner to intermediate keepers, this species combines durability with beauty—making it an ideal ambassador for those entering the world of terrestrial tarantulas.

Behavior & Husbandry

Temperament: Docile, slow-moving, rarely defensive

Webbing: Minimal

Speed: Slow and deliberate

Recommended For: Display-focused terrestrial setups and beginner keepers

Care Profile

Enclosure Type: Standard terrestrial

Substrate: 4–5 inches of dry coco fiber or loamy soil

Temperature: 70–78°F

Humidity: 60–70% with occasional dry spells

Mature Size: 6–7 inches leg span (measured tip to tip)

Growth Rate: Moderate

Feeding Guidelines

Slings: Pinhead crickets or roach nymphs, 2–3 times per week

Juveniles: Small crickets, twice weekly

Adults: Medium roaches or crickets, weekly

All specimens are raised in conditions mimicking the open, arid grasslands of their native biome. Ships with our Live Arrival Guarantee.

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