Scientific Name: Grammostola rosea / Grammostola porteri
Common Names: Rose Hair Tarantula, Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula
Type: Terrestrial (New World)
Endemic Location: Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina
Diagonal Leg Span (DLS): Approximately 6” (15 cm)
Urticating Hairs: Yes, Type III
Growth Rate: Medium
Life Expectancy: Females up to 20 years; Males around 5 years
Experience Level: Beginner