How Do You Care For A Chilean Rose Tarantula?
The Chilean Rose (grammostola rosea) is one the most popular choices for a pet tarantula and is an excellent starter species because it is hardy and docile. This specimen is primarily exported from Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and can found in virtually any pet store. The following steps will help you care for this popular species. Select a female over a male. Females can live up to 15 years, with an average of 12, but males have a much shorter lifespan. Use a five to 10 gallon tank to house each specimen individually. A Chilean Rose should have a tank 10 to 15 inches wide and it should not be able to touch the ceiling. An adult has a leg span of about five inches. Lay down two to three inches of substrate like peat moss or potting soil and keep it slightly damp. This species can burrow but normally does not, preferring to web instead. A small clay flower pot makes an excellent retreat. Keep the enclosure for this tarantula warm (70 to 85 degrees) and humid (75 to 80 percent). Humidity
