The red Chilean tarantula

Grammostola rosea – keeping and breeding made easy

The Red Chilean tarantula (Grammostola rosea) is one of the best-known tarantulas of all. Many terrarium keepers discover their enthusiasm for keeping tarantulas through this species. In addition to its attractive coloration, it impresses above all with its calm nature and their comparatively uncomplicated attitude.

It is precisely these characteristics that have made the red Chilean tarantula one of the most popular terrarium keepers for many years. Their impressive appearance and calm behavior make them particularly interesting for both beginners and experienced keepers.

In this volume of the well-known series “Art for Art” is dedicated to Boris F. Striffler The author explains in detail how to keep and breed these fascinating tarantulas. The author has been scientifically and practically involved with tarantulas for many years and imparts his knowledge in an understandable and practical way.

The book not only deals with Grammostola roseabut also presents other species of the genus in detail. These include, among others Grammostola actaeon, Grammostola alticeps, Grammostola aureostriata, Grammostola grossa, Grammostola iheringi, Grammostola mollicoma and Grammostola pulchra.

The guide explains step by step what conditions tarantulas need in a terrarium. You will find out which terrarium size is suitablehow to set up the terrarium and which technical equipment makes sense. Topics such as Feeding, care and health care are dealt with in detail.

Special emphasis is placed on the breeding of the animals. The author describes how owners can get their tarantulas to breed successfully and what to look out for when breeding. Rearing of the young spiders must be observed.

Like all books in the series “Art for Art” this volume also impresses with its practical care instructions. The content is easy to understand and helps both beginners and experienced terrarium keepers to keep their animals successfully.

The book is colorful throughout, richly illustrated and clearly structured. As a result, it not only provides a wealth of valuable information, but also a vivid introduction to the fascinating world of Grammostola tarantulas.

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