Family Theraphosidae (Tarantula)

Stereotypical Tarantula's eyes 

Frontal view of Grammostola rosea 

Genus Grammostola

Species rosea

Common Name: Rose Hair Tarantula, Chilean Rose Tarantula 

Location: 

Northern Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia 

Size: 

Female 13-14 cm leg span

Male < 14 cm

Dorsal view of Grammostola rosea\

Habitat:

Scrub-land and dessert. 

Times:

Throughout year 

Foods:

Crickets (favorable) 

Biological Characteristics: 

Although it has many hair on the body, it will not attack people or preys with those hairs. Moreover, the venom of this species is known to be not harmful to human health. This is the most common pet in all spider families. 

Reference

Grammostola rosea, Chiliean Rose Tarantula Caresheet. n.d. In tarantula-care.com. Retrieved from http://tarantula-care.com/grammostola-rosea-chilean-rose-tarantula-caresheet/