This is a generalised care sheet for Grammostolas, a genus titled (Grammostola). For more in this femily see Category:Theraphosidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Grammostola.
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Grammostola is a genus of the tarantula family, Theraphosidae, being native to tropical South America. These spiders are medium to large in size and usually brown in color, with pinkish or orangish-red hairs. The very docile Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammostola rosea) is popular as a beginner’s spider among tarantula enthusiasts.
| Tarantula Information (for a more detailed Tarantula care review see Tarantula Care Sheets | |
| Regions Found: | Tropical South America |
| Class: | Terrestrial |
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| Temperament: | Generally calm and docile |
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| Venom Potency: | Medium |
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| Livefood insects such as crickets, locust, butter worms, meal worms, superworms, houseflies and cockroaches. | |
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Breeding Grammostola
Breeding tarantulas can be extremely difficult but can also be extremely rewarding. From a successful mating, anywhere from 50 to 2000 eggs can be produced, depending upon the size and species of the female. The Brazilian Salmon Pink (Lasiodora parahybana) are of the larger species and have been known to produce some 1500-2000 eggs in one sac. Another popular species The Goliath Bird Eater (Theraphosa blondi) however, has been known to produce as little as 50 eggs despite its “goliath” size.
The basic steps involved in breeding tarantulas are discussed further:
- Preparation for breeding
- Tarantula breeding
- Looking after an egg sac
- Birthing
- Caring for the female
- Caring for the spiderlings