Guide to keeping and breeding the red Chilean tarantula

Grammostola rosea & other Grammostola species

The Red Chilean tarantula is certainly not only the best-known tarantula, but also one of the most beautiful. Not only its attractive coloration and impressive appearance, but also its calm nature and easy keeping make this species one of the most sought-after terrarium keepers of all, and this book also describes the following species in addition to Grammostola rosea: Grammostola actaeon, Grammostola alticeps, Grammostola aureostriata, Grammostola grossa, Grammostola iheringi, Grammostola mollicoma, Grammostola pulchra.

Boris F. Striffler has long been involved with tarantulas, both scientifically and as a terrarium keeper. In this volume of the “Species by Species” series, he goes into detail and in an easy-to-understand manner about all aspects of keeping and caring for red chile tarantulas that are worth knowing. And, of course, he also tells you how to breed your favorites and raise the young spiders.

Species by species, the books in this series introduce you to the most popular terrarium animals. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All important questions from the required tank size to terrarium set-up, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise healthy young.

All this in full color, generously illustrated and attractively designed just about your terrarium animal – species by species!

• Author Boris F. Striffler
• Scope 64 pages
• Format 14.8 x 21 cm
• Softcover
• Illustrations numerous illustrations
• ISBN 978-3-937285-41-2