Grammostola pulchra

Grammostola pulchra – Velvet black tarantula for your terrarium

Grammostola pulchra is one of the best known tarantulas in terraristics. The species originates from Brazil and Uruguay and lives there in open grasslands and in loose soils where it creates retreats.

Their most striking feature is the deep black, velvety coloration of the entire body. This intense color makes Grammostola pulchra one of the most elegant tarantulas ever. In good light, the black coat looks almost like velvet, making the animals appear particularly elegant.

The spiders reach a body length of body length of about 6-7 cm and look very imposing due to their strong legs. Despite their size, the animals usually move calmly and serenely.

Suitable for keeping is a floor terrariumas this species lives mainly on the ground. A terrarium from about 30 × 30 × 30 cm offers sufficient space for an adult animal. Important is a a sufficiently high layer of substrateso that the spider can dig or create a hiding place.

A suitable substrate is burrowable substrate such as forest humus or our special tarantula substrate. In addition, a Cork tube or a piece of root wood be offered as shelter. This makes the spider feel safe and it can retreat at any time.

The temperatures in the terrarium can be between 22 °C and 26 °C lie. One Moderate humidity is sufficient for this species, but the substrate should not dry out completely.

It is fed Grammostola pulchra with suitable feeder insects such as crickets, cockroaches or grasshoppers. The animals usually exhibit calm hunting behavior and reliably accept prey.

This species is considered very quiet and calmwhich is why it is often recommended as a suitable tarantula for beginners. Nevertheless, you should treat the animal with respect and avoid unnecessary stress.

Due to their unique black colorationtheir robust nature and their calm behavior Grammostola pulchra is one of the most popular tarantulas in the terrarium hobby and is a real classic for every terrarium.