Basic Description

Black Stocky Grammostola with zebra pattern on the legs and has a heart shape mirror patch. Originated from Argentina. Brown as spiderlings and slowly becomes black as it reaches maturity.

Controversy

Not much is known about this species. They were imported in 2015 under Grammostola pampas from Europe to US. There were only 37 specimens that were brought it and I was able to get 5 out of those specimens. A lady in Europe bought the rest from what I heard I dont know what happened after that but my group are almost ready to breed. This will be the first time they will be bred in captivity if I succeed. Also, they might be a different species but if i breed this one succefully I will stick with its import name to avoid confusion and possible hybridization from other Grammostola species.

Temperament

Grammostola pampas is one of the best beginner pet tarantulas. Most individuals are very docile and hardy. They are usually out from their house or burrow which is perfect as a display pet. From 1 - 10 being ten the most aggressive this specie is 1 to 2 in most individuals. Most of them are slow and have a very sweet demeanor that is similar with Grammostola pulchra. In addition, I never witness any type of aggression from this species which is why they are my top recommendation for first time tarantula hobbyist.

Diet

In captivity they usually feed on crickets, roaches, mice, small reptiles and amphibians. They only eat once or twice a week. Depending on the size of the abdomen of the tarantula, they can survive for weeks without eating.

Housing

Tarantulas can be house in different size containers. 1 inch tarantula can be house in a deli cup. 3-5 inch can be house in a 5 gallon tank. 6 inch and above can be house in a 10 gallon tank. They can also be house in a shoe box to save space.

Tarantulas need moist substrate so that their book lungs will not dry out. Any of the following substrate can be use, vermiculite, sphagnum moss, cocofiber and orchid bark, top soil, black forest moss and clay soil.

Water dish is required, not a lot of people know but tarantulas drink too. Make sure that the water dish is clean at all times to stop the development of bacteria in the tarantula cage.

Growth Rate

This specie grow rate from 1 - 10, 10 being the fastest and 1 being the slowest. This specie grow about 4 out of 10 speed, with daily feeding they can reach breedable size in 4 years in captivity which is power feeding but with regular feeding of once every 2 weeks they can get reach adulthood in 8 to 10 years. The life span of a tarantula is connected to its molt count.

Special Feature

Very massive in stature, one of the most docile tarantula in the hobby, black color with bluish highlight and a hearth shape mirror patch.