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| name = Brazilian black tarantula |
| name = Brazilian black tarantula |
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| image = Grammostola pulchra (aka).jpg |
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| authority = [[Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão|Mello-Leitão]], 1921<ref name=WSC_s37438/> |
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| regnum = [[Animal]]ia |
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| phylum = [[Arthropod]]a |
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| classis = [[Arachnid]]a |
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| ordo = [[Spider|Araneae]] |
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| subordo = [[Mygalomorphae]] |
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| familia = [[Theraphosidae]] |
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| genus = ''[[Grammostola]]'' |
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| species = ''G. pulchra'' |
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| binomial_authority = ([[Mello-Leitão]], 1921) |
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'''''Grammostola pulchra''''' is a terrestrial [[tarantula]] native to [[Brazil]]. The species is desirable in the pet trade because of their females, long life and reputation for being docile and gentle in temperament, as well as for its appealing dark coloration. These traits make them rather expensive when buying from a breeder. Commonly known as the ''Brazilian black,'' mature specimens are almost entirely black. Although like most new world tarantulas it possesses [[urticating hairs]]. It is said to have a reduced tendency to kick them off when handled, which adds to its desirability as a pet. Many times, they do not spread urticating hairs around their homes, as observed in other tarantula species. If provoked, they would much rather flee than attack. Their venom is not as irritating as many other species of tarantulas. The Brazilian Black is a slow grower, taking up to eight years to reach maturity, reaching up to 7 inches. Because of a ban on the export of wild caught specimens and its slow growth, mature females (preferred because of their long life) are generally expensive. As with all tarantulas, females of this species will almost always outlive males by many years. As a juvenile in captivity, this species tends to burrow when given the opportunity, but it is not detrimental to their health if they cannot. Dry substrate is key to keeping this species comfortable. Most members of this species are hearty eaters in comparison to other members of the Grammostola genus. They thrive on mealworms, crickets, roaches, and other small insects. |
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'''''Grammostola pulchra''''' is a species of [[tarantula]] (family Theraphosidae), native to [[Brazil]].<ref name=WSC_s37438/> It is known for its solid black body, which makes it an appealing tarantula for the pet trade.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} |
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==Description== |
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[[File:Captive Female G pulchra Feeding.jpg|thumb|Eating a conserved insect]] |
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Commonly known as the ''Brazilian black,'' mature specimens are almost entirely black. Although like most new world tarantulas it possesses [[urticating hairs]], if provoked, they would much rather flee than attack. Their venom is not as irritating as many other species of tarantulas. The Brazilian black is a slow grower, taking up to eight years to reach maturity, reaching up to {{convert|18|cm|abbr=on|0}}. As with all tarantulas, females of this species will almost always outlive males by many years. As a juvenile in captivity, this species tends to burrow when given the opportunity. They thrive on mealworms, crickets, roaches, and other small insects.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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==Pet trade== |
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[[File:Female Grammostola pulchra.jpg|thumb|young female G pulchra in captivity]] |
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The species is desirable in the pet trade because of the females' long lifespan and reputation for being docile and gentle in temperament, as well as for its appealing dark coloration. These traits make them rather expensive when buying from a breeder. It is said to have a reduced tendency to kick [[urticating hair]]s off when handled, which adds to its desirability as a pet. Many times, they do not spread urticating hairs around their homes, as observed in other tarantula species. Because of a ban on the export of wild caught specimens and its slow growth, mature females (preferred because of their long life) are generally expensive.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}} |
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==References== |
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<ref name=WSC_s37438>{{citation |title=Taxon details ''Grammostola pulchra'' Mello-Leitão, 1921 |work=World Spider Catalog |publisher=Natural History Museum Bern |url=http://www.wsc.nmbe.ch/species/37438 |accessdate=2018-11-26 }}</ref> |
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Adult female Grammostola pulchra molting (time lapse video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MOlvsjXlzo |
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== Photos == |
== Photos == |
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Latest revision as of 10:27, 5 January 2023
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| Brazilian black tarantula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Genus: | Grammostola |
| Species: | G. pulchra
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| Grammostola pulchra Mello-Leitão, 1921[1]
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Grammostola pulchra is a species of tarantula (family Theraphosidae), native to Brazil.[1] It is known for its solid black body, which makes it an appealing tarantula for the pet trade.[citation needed]
Description
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Commonly known as the Brazilian black, mature specimens are almost entirely black. Although like most new world tarantulas it possesses urticating hairs, if provoked, they would much rather flee than attack. Their venom is not as irritating as many other species of tarantulas. The Brazilian black is a slow grower, taking up to eight years to reach maturity, reaching up to 18 cm (7 in). As with all tarantulas, females of this species will almost always outlive males by many years. As a juvenile in captivity, this species tends to burrow when given the opportunity. They thrive on mealworms, crickets, roaches, and other small insects.[citation needed]
Pet trade
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The species is desirable in the pet trade because of the females' long lifespan and reputation for being docile and gentle in temperament, as well as for its appealing dark coloration. These traits make them rather expensive when buying from a breeder. It is said to have a reduced tendency to kick urticating hairs off when handled, which adds to its desirability as a pet. Many times, they do not spread urticating hairs around their homes, as observed in other tarantula species. Because of a ban on the export of wild caught specimens and its slow growth, mature females (preferred because of their long life) are generally expensive.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Taxon details Grammostola pulchra Mello-Leitão, 1921", World Spider Catalog, Natural History Museum Bern, retrieved 2018-11-26
Adult female Grammostola pulchra molting (time lapse video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MOlvsjXlzo
Photos
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