Chilean Rose Tarantula
Grammostola rosea
-Also known as the Chilean rose-hair tarantula
-Reside in hot, dry climates of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile
-During the day, they can often be found in abandoned burrows or under rock collections, as they hunt at night
-These are Arachnids (spiders, mites, ticks, scorpions, etc.) which are a class of Arthropods with eight legs, exoskeletons, and jointed appendages
-Average length is 4-5 inches for adults, males being slimmer
-Females live much longer than males (up to 20 years for females and 3-6 for males)
-These are recognizable by the pinkish-colored abdomens
-These tarantulas are venomous, though not deadly. The bites are about as dangerous as bee stings, but if bitten, medical attention should be sought out to be safe. Strikes to humans only happen when the animal feels threatened. Bites may cause localized pain and the hair on these tarantulas may irritate the skin
-Tarantulas are hunters, not web feeders, feeding primarily on insects. They will also consume small reptiles and amphibians.
-Their fangs inject prey with venom, containing a digestive enzyme to break down the body, which is then sucked up through straw-like mouths
-These arachnids molt their exoskeletons, including some of their internal organs (female genitalia, stomach lining and lost appendages can all regrow after molting)
-Males create webs in which to deposit sperm and females can lay 500-1000 eggs, which are wrapped in silk and guarded for about 6 weeks
HERE AT ALAMEDA:
The female you see is named ‘Rosie’. She gets live crickets for her meals.
Grammostola rosea
-Also known as the Chilean rose-hair tarantula
-Reside in hot, dry climates of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile
-During the day, they can often be found in abandoned burrows or under rock collections, as they hunt at night
-These are Arachnids (spiders, mites, ticks, scorpions, etc.) which are a class of Arthropods with eight legs, exoskeletons, and jointed appendages
-Average length is 4-5 inches for adults, males being slimmer
-Females live much longer than males (up to 20 years for females and 3-6 for males)
-These are recognizable by the pinkish-colored abdomens
-These tarantulas are venomous, though not deadly. The bites are about as dangerous as bee stings, but if bitten, medical attention should be sought out to be safe. Strikes to humans only happen when the animal feels threatened. Bites may cause localized pain and the hair on these tarantulas may irritate the skin
-Tarantulas are hunters, not web feeders, feeding primarily on insects. They will also consume small reptiles and amphibians.
-Their fangs inject prey with venom, containing a digestive enzyme to break down the body, which is then sucked up through straw-like mouths
-These arachnids molt their exoskeletons, including some of their internal organs (female genitalia, stomach lining and lost appendages can all regrow after molting)
-Males create webs in which to deposit sperm and females can lay 500-1000 eggs, which are wrapped in silk and guarded for about 6 weeks
HERE AT ALAMEDA:
The female you see is named ‘Rosie’. She gets live crickets for her meals.