{"product_id":"grammostola-grossa-guarani-giant-5","title":"Grammostola grossa (Guarani Giant)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eGrammostola grossa\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eChaco Giant Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a large, hardy, and long-lived terrestrial species native to the subtropical grasslands and dry forests of Paraguay, northern Argentina, and southeastern Brazil. Often mistaken for \u003cem data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eG. pulchripes\u003c\/em\u003e in its juvenile stages, adults develop a darker, more subdued coloration—deep mahogany-brown to near black with dense reddish setae on the abdomen and legs that give a warm, earthy sheen. In the wild, \u003cem data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eG. grossa\u003c\/em\u003e occupies self-dug or naturally occurring burrows in compact, clay-rich soils, emerging at dusk to hunt small invertebrates. This species endures both warm, humid summers and cooler, drier winters, making it remarkably adaptable and resilient in captivity. Calm, deliberate, and rarely defensive, it’s an excellent display or educational species known for its size, hardiness, and longevity. In captivity, it thrives in semi-arid setups with deep substrate, low-to-moderate humidity, and good ventilation—ideal for both beginners and seasoned collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grammostola grossa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaco Giant Tarantula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical Grassland and Dry Forest (200–800 m elevation); compact clay and loamy soils beneath vegetation and forest debris, ambient temperatures 74–84°F, relative humidity 60–70%, with distinct wet and dry seasonal cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\"\u003ehttps:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/blogs\/care-sheets\/understanding-terrestrial-arboreal-amp-fossorial-tarantula-husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NW Zoological Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45919282266353,"sku":"1002:GramGro","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Photo_Coming_Soon_Spider.png?v=1746650734","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/grammostola-grossa-guarani-giant-5","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}