Chilean rose tarantula [SEP] parent taxon
Chilean rose tarantula
The Chilean rose tarantula ("Grammostola rosea"), also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula (depending on the color morph), is probably the most common species of tarantula available in American and European pet stores today, due to the large number of wild-caught specimens exported cheaply from their native Chile into the pet trade. The species is also known from Bolivia and Argentina.
"G. rosea" is a common
often "Brachypelma hamorii" or "Brachypelma emilia" because they are very docile, though the much less expensive and only moderately more aggressive Chilean rose tarantula is frequently used, as well. While it is almost unheard of for a "Brachypelma" to bite a human, they are quick to kick urticating hairs in self-defense, though their hairs can be less irritating than those of other species, especially the goliath birdeater.
See also.
- Pinktoe tarantula
- Chilean rose tarantula
- "Avicularia"