Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) Small
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Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) Care Sheet
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
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| Common Name | Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula |
| Scientific Name | Grammostola pulchripes |
| Origin | Argentina, Paraguay |
| Adult Size | 16–18 cm leg span |
| Lifespan | Females: 20+ years, Males: 5–7 years |
| Activity | Terrestrial, mostly nocturnal |
Behavior
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Docile and slow-moving; excellent beginner tarantula.
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Terrestrial; spends most time on substrate surface or in shallow hides.
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Rarely defensive; may flick urticating hairs if stressed.
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Enjoys a calm environment with minimal disturbance.
Enclosure Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 30–40 liters for an adult
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Substrate: 8–12 cm of coconut fiber, peat moss, or soil
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Decor: Hides, cork bark, rocks; provide shallow burrows if desired
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Humidity: 60–70%
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Temperature:
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Day: 24–28°C
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Night: 20–24°C
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Lighting: Low light; indirect lighting preferred
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Ventilation: Moderate airflow; avoid overly dry or stagnant conditions
Compatibility
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Best housed singly; may attack or eat smaller spiders or arthropods.
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Calm with humans but avoid frequent handling.
Diet
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Carnivorous: live prey only
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Crickets
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Roaches
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Mealworms / superworms
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Feed juveniles 2–3× per week; adults 1× per week
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Provide shallow water dish
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Remove uneaten prey after 24 hours
Care Tips
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Avoid handling; may flick urticating hairs.
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Maintain proper humidity for molting.
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Spot-clean regularly, removing mold and waste.
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Provide hides and shallow burrowing areas.
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Secure lid required; terrestrial but may climb if disturbed.
Visual Quick Guide
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🏠 Enclosure: ≥30–40 L, terrestrial substrate, hides
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🌡️ Temp: Day 24–28°C / Night 20–24°C
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💧 Humidity: 60–70%
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🍴 Diet: Carnivorous (live insects)
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🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, terrestrial
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⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide hides
