Scientific Name: Grammostola pulchripes
Common Name: Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
Type: Terrestrial (New World)
Endemic Location: Paraguay, Argentina
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS):
Approximately 7" (18 cm)
Urticating Hairs: Yes, Type III
Growth Rate: Medium
Life Expectancy:
• Females: Up to 15 years
• Males: Around 5 years
Recommended Experience
Level: Beginner
Grammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden-Knee)