Is rosea and Porteri the same?

porteri usually being referred to as NCF (normal color form) and G. rosea being called RCF (red color form). porteri, the species I keep, is more of gray brown coloration with a pinkish/maroon sheen on its carapace, and the rosea is known for it more red/pink tones.

Are rose hair tarantulas friendly?

The Rose Hair Tarantula is known for being one of the most docile of all tarantulas. However they are aggressive towards each other, even females will fight if left in the same enclosure. Female will also eventually eat the males if left too long together.

Do rose hair tarantulas eat mice?

Rose hair tarantulas will eat a wide variety of invertebrate prey, as well as the occasional pinky mouse. Crickets, mealworms, waxworms, and roaches should all be included in a balanced diet for this species. These tarantulas will eat 3 to 5 large crickets a week, or a similar amount of other prey items.

Can tarantulas get high?

TRUE! SPiders can get drunk like humans can. A group of NASA scientists tested various drugs on spiders to see the effect it made on their webs. They used caffeine, marijuana, “speed,” and chloral hyrate (a common date rape drug).

Would a tarantula eat a rat?

Many tarantula keepers will feed their tarantulas small rodents such as pinky mice, adult mice, or small rats. While larger tarantulas as able to eat these prey items, it is not in their best interest to feed them rodents. Invertebrates such as mice are very high in calcium as a result of their bony skeleton.

Can you feed a tarantula mice?

Not all Tarantulas can be fed mice as some are simply to small even when fully grown. Most arachnids eat nothing larger than what are called pinky mice or new born mice that are only a few days old. However some larger arachnid species can eat adult mice such as the Goliath Bird Eater.

What is the most calmest tarantula?

Brazilian Black Tarantula Brazilian Black Tarantulas are one of the best beginner spiders. They are famous for their docile temperament. These spiders are really known for their temperament. While no tarantula should be held very often, this species is known for being one of the calmest and docile.

What’s the difference between rosea and Grammostola porteri?

Both of these were classified as Grammostola rosea. However, as the taxonomy was studied closer over the years, it was eventually determined that these are two different species altogether! The red color form would remain as Grammostola rosea while the normal color form would be identified as Grammostola porteri.

What kind of legs does a Grammostola rosea have?

It has been debated among enthusiasts for years, yet these three color variants are all from the Grammostola rosea. This version will have a copper or red metallic colored cephalothorax. They also feature deeply colored upper legs with black or dark gray leg tips.

What kind of climate does Grammostola rosea live in?

Grammostola rosea lives in dry scrubland, experiencing 4 seasons. During summer temperatures reaching levels up to 26-28°C, sometimes getting rather hot with 35°C. Those temperatures drop drastically far below 10°C during winter.

What’s the best enclosure for a Grammostola porteri?

Two great Grammostola porteri enclosures are the Exo Terra 18″ × 18″ × 12″ terrarium and the Repti Zoo 20″ x 12″ x 10″ enclosure. Both of these options are plenty large enough and are secure, breathable, accessible, and have great visibility.