{"product_id":"grammastola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula","title":"Grammastola Pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Species Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrammostola pulchripes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial (New World)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndemic Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paraguay, Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagonal Leg Span (DLS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7” (18 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrticating Hairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Type III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eFemales: Up to 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eMales: Around 5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Experience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eOne of the most docile and beginner-friendly species, \u003cem\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its calm, slow-moving nature and reluctance to bite. It is considered one of the best tarantulas for handling, as it rarely flicks urticating hairs or displays defensive behaviors. However, like all tarantulas, it should be handled with caution to prevent injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eDespite its relaxed demeanor, \u003cem\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/em\u003e is an active hunter with a strong feeding response, making it an engaging species to observe. Juveniles tend to burrow more, while adults may spend more time out in the open, making them excellent display tarantulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large\"\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/em\u003e is generally docile, individuals can be skittish as juveniles and may dart quickly when startled. However, they mellow out significantly as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","offers":[{"title":"Sling","offer_id":51721440887083,"sku":"5172144088","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":51721440919851,"sku":"5172144091","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult","offer_id":51721440952619,"sku":"5172144095","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Adult Female","offer_id":51721440985387,"sku":"5172144098","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/0633\/1435\/files\/images_17c330ff-7cf3-47b2-b474-9add7f499b4e.jpg?v=1768167272","url":"https:\/\/aoreefing.com\/products\/grammastola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee-tarantula","provider":"Aquatic Oasis Reefing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}