Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula
Grammostola pulchripes
Scientific Name
Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula:
Grammostola pulchripes
Distribution and Habitat
Geographic Range
The Chaco golden knee tarantula is native to the grasslands of Argentina and Paraguay,
Natural Habitat
The Chaco golden knee tarantula is a ground-living species that burrows where it can. The Chaco golden knee’s natural habitat remains warm throughout the year, with dry spells alternating with periods of heavy rainfall.
Physical Characteristics
-
The Chaco golden knee tarantula can be expected to reach between 20–22 cm (8.5 in). It bears long light-colored hairs all over its body and gold stripes on its legs, particularly at the “knees”.
Quick Facts
-
No human is ever known to have died from a tarantula bite! A tarantula bite is no worse than a bee sting in terms of toxicity.
-
If a tarantula does feel threatened, it uses its hind legs to scrape barbed hairs from its abdomen and flings