The rose hair tarantula, a solitary creature by nature, is active during the night, and sometimes at evenings. Like some its cousins, this species is also popular as pets in its native countries.
Size: Females are around 3 in (7.6 cm) and the legspan is around 5 in (12.7 cm) and males are smaller with an equal legspan.
Color: Brown or black body with orange, pink, or tan colored hair.
Other Characteristic Features: There are 8 small eyes and 2 large fangs near the head.
Post mating, the female spider makes a big egg sac where she deposits around 500 eggs. The egg sac is usually carried by her until all eggs are hatched.
Juvenile spiders go through the molting phase for around four times a year.
The species doesn’t spin webs for catching its prey, rather it enjoys chasing and killing the victim.
They are not venomous enough for humans, but the bite might cause burning, itching, and pain lasting for hours.
| Also Known as | Chilean rose tarantula, Chilean fire tarantula, and Chilean red-haired tarantula |
| Distribution | Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile |
| Habitat | Scrubland and deserts |
| Diet | Small lizards, cockroaches, beetles, moths, crickets, and grasshoppers |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Predator | Big reptiles and birds of prey |
| Lifespan | Females: 15-20 years, Males: 4-5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Image Credits: Sharon.audubon.org, Sarett.com, People.ucalgary.ca, I.imgur.com, I.pinimg.com, Thingsbiological.files.wordpress.com,
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The rose hair tarantula, a solitary creature by nature, is active during the night, and sometimes at evenings. Like some its cousins, this species is also popular as pets in its native countries.
Size: Females are around 3 in (7.6 cm) and the legspan is around 5 in (12.7 cm) and males are smaller with an equal legspan.
Color: Brown or black body with orange, pink, or tan colored hair.
Other Characteristic Features: There are 8 small eyes and 2 large fangs near the head.
Post mating, the female spider makes a big egg sac where she deposits around 500 eggs. The egg sac is usually carried by her until all eggs are hatched.
Juvenile spiders go through the molting phase for around four times a year.
The species doesn’t spin webs for catching its prey, rather it enjoys chasing and killing the victim.
They are not venomous enough for humans, but the bite might cause burning, itching, and pain lasting for hours.
| Also Known as | Chilean rose tarantula, Chilean fire tarantula, and Chilean red-haired tarantula |
| Distribution | Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile |
| Habitat | Scrubland and deserts |
| Diet | Small lizards, cockroaches, beetles, moths, crickets, and grasshoppers |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Predator | Big reptiles and birds of prey |
| Lifespan | Females: 15-20 years, Males: 4-5 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
Image Credits: Sharon.audubon.org, Sarett.com, People.ucalgary.ca, I.imgur.com, I.pinimg.com, Thingsbiological.files.wordpress.com,
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