Description:
Rose-haired Tarantulas are from Chile, thus often being called the Chilean Rose-haired Tarantulas.
The Chilean Rose-hair Tarantula is a moderately large tarantula.
They reach adult size in about 3 to 4 years with about a 5" (12.5 cm)
leg span. This stocky beauty is dark brown to black but is covered with a
coat of reddish-orange to pink hairs over its entire body. This subtle rose
casting on the hair is where the name comes from.
Mature males have longer legs and are somewhat more fuzzy in appearance. The
female remains stocky and bulky throughout its life. There are reports that
mature males are more brightly colored than females but they can be quite
variable in color.
Availability:
Rose-haired Tarantulas are becoming more and more common as
captive-hatched specimens.
For years the only specimens available were imported (and imported by the
thousands). Now that Chile no longer exports animals, most Rose-hairs are
captive-produced animals. Fortunately, females can produce 300 to 500 spiderlings
per egg sac so only a few captive breedings can supply dozens of hobbyists
with this wonderful pet spider.
