Brazilian Black - Grammostola pulchra

Name: Grammostola pulchra is also commonly known as the Brazilian Black Tarantula.

Recommended Enclosure Size & Setup: Grammostola pulchra is a terrestrial species. Surface area of the enclosure should be no less than two times the spider's diagonal leg span in one direction and three times the diagonal leg span in the other.

The enclosure should be tall enough to accommodate 2-3 inches of substrate for slings and 4+ inches for adults. ABG mix, coco cradle, and Dig-It are all good substrate options for this species, but our Pet Bug Team prefers ABG all the way!

We recommend against allowing your terrestrial spider more than two times their diagonal leg span as head space above their substrate, as a fall from any higher could result in serious injury.

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Temperature (°F): This species thrives in the mid 70s to low 80s, so a temperature of 75 degrees is ideal. Temperatures regularly dipping below 65 or spiking above 85 degrees should be avoided.

A thermometer is recommended to keep an eye on temperatures in the enclosure.

Humidity: These spiders thrive in a moderately humid environment, so the recommended ambient humidity should stay between 50% and 60%. This can be achieved by making sure the substrate is always slightly moistened with at least 1 dry corner for the animal to go. Depending on your location, you may need tools such as a humidifier to achieve this environment. A hygrometer is a great way to monitor the humidity for your animal and see if you need to make any adjustments to your husbandry.

The enclosure sides and décor should be spritzed lightly around 2 times a week to provide your spiderling droplets to drink from and to keep humidity up, but do not spray your spider directly