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Molting Chaco Golden Knee

Molting process of Chaco Golden Knee pictures.

One of the larger species of tarantula, the Chaco golden knee or also known as Grammostola pulchripes, formerly known by Grammostola aureostriata. It can be expected to reach between 20 to 22 cm or 8.5 inches. The Chaco is an opportunistic burrowing terrestrial tarantula: they tend to burrow while younger and adopt a pre existing hide as its home when it begins to mature. Chaco golden knee is quite flashy in appearance, bearing long light colored hairs all over its body and gold stripes on its legs, particularly at the knees. This is a good display species as it often sits in plain view. When this tarantula was first imported into the pet trade, it was thought to be a variant of the Pink zebra beauty species, but it is significantly larger and can easily be distinguished by those familiar with both species. The Chaco Golden Knee makes a great display tarantula, they are very docile and perfect for any beginner.

Mombasa Starburst Baboon Tarantula

Mombasa Starburst Baboon Tarantula. The baboon spider Pterinochilus murinus, an old world tarantula, was first described in 1897 by Reginald Innes Pocock. This species is found on the African continent, in Angola, as well as central, eastern, and southern Africa. This species is incredibly defensive and should not be held. The bite of this species is extremely painful. The species is more than willing to inflict such a bite before presenting the typical threat display.

Among those who keep tarantulas as pets Pterinochilus murinus is known as OBT, which means Orange Baboon Tarantula or Orange Bitey Thing, and also as the Pterror, a pun on its Latin genus classification of Pterinochilus. These nicknames reference a particular orange color form that is prized in the hobby for its beauty and confrontational personality. It is also known as the Mombasa golden starburst tarantula.

Haplopelma Minax Tarantula

Haplopelma Minax Tarantula. Haplopelma Lividium is the scientific name for a species of Arachnid also referred to as the Cobalt Blue Tarantula. This particular species is very aggressive and not too mention fast especially compared to other species of Tarantula. The reason They are referred to as Cobalt Blue Tarantula is their unique coloring. Truly a majestic creature especially to those who have a love of spiders.

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