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Rose Hair Tarantula (Grammostola rosea)

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.

Scientific Classification

Rose Hair Tarantula

 

Physical Descriptions and Identification

Adults

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.

Rose Hair Tarantula Spider

Eggs

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.

Rose Hair Tarantula Egg

Spiderlings

Juvenile spiders go through the molting phase for around four times a year.

Rose Hair Tarantula Spiderling
Baby Rose Hair Tarantula

The Web

The species doesn’t spin webs for catching its prey, rather it enjoys chasing and killing the victim.

Are Rose Hair Tarantula Poisonous

They are not venomous enough for humans, but the bite might cause burning, itching, and pain lasting for hours.

Rose Hair Tarantula Fangs

Quick Facts

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
Chilean Rose Tarantula

Did You Know

  • The rose hair tarantula has an extremely calm disposition
Chilean Red Haired Tarantula

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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.

Rose Hair Tarantula

 

Physical Descriptions and Identification

Adults

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.

Rose Hair Tarantula Spider

Eggs

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.

Rose Hair Tarantula Egg

Spiderlings

Juvenile spiders go through the molting phase for around four times a year.

Rose Hair Tarantula Spiderling
Baby Rose Hair Tarantula

The Web

The species doesn’t spin webs for catching its prey, rather it enjoys chasing and killing the victim.

Are Rose Hair Tarantula Poisonous

They are not venomous enough for humans, but the bite might cause burning, itching, and pain lasting for hours.

Rose Hair Tarantula Fangs

Quick Facts

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
Chilean Rose Tarantula

Did You Know

  • The rose hair tarantula has an extremely calm disposition
Chilean Red Haired Tarantula

Image Credits: Sharon.audubon.org, Sarett.com, People.ucalgary.ca, I.imgur.com, I.pinimg.com, Thingsbiological.files.wordpress.com,
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