{"product_id":"grammostola-pulchra-quirogai-brazilian-black-5-female","title":"Grammostola pulchra\/quirogai (Brazilian Black) 5\" FEMALE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eGrammostola pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e (and the closely related \u003cem data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eGrammostola quirogai\u003c\/em\u003e)—commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eBrazilian Black Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eUruguayan Black Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, respectively—are iconic New World terrestrials renowned for their calm temperament, long lifespan, and satin-black elegance. Both species inhabit the open grasslands and scrub regions of southern Brazil and Uruguay, thriving in burrows where soil remains cool and humid beneath the surface. Adult females are among the most visually striking of all tarantulas, exhibiting a uniform jet-black coloration with a velvety sheen that intensifies after molting. Slow-growing and remarkably docile, \u003cem data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eG. quirogai\u003c\/em\u003e are highly sought after for display and handling due to their gentle nature and impressive size. In the wild, they are nocturnal ambush predators, emerging from burrows at night to capture passing insects. In captivity, they require minimal maintenance and thrive in semi-arid enclosures with deep substrate, moderate humidity, and stable warmth—making them ideal centerpiece species for keepers of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grammostola pulchra \/ Grammostola quirogai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian Black Tarantula \/ Uruguayan Black Tarantula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eAdult Leg Span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–7 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil, Uruguay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical Grassland and Shrub Steppe (100–600 m elevation); compact clay and loamy soils with sparse vegetation, ambient temperatures 74–84°F, relative humidity 60–75%, with mild seasonal rainfall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eHabits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial \/ Burrowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\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":45919282954481,"sku":"1002:GramPulchraF5","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4680\/3185\/files\/Grammostolapulchra.jpg?v=1746584397","url":"https:\/\/vey10a-jr.myshopify.com\/products\/grammostola-pulchra-quirogai-brazilian-black-5-female","provider":"Northwest Zoological","version":"1.0","type":"link"}