{"product_id":"grammostola-pulchripes-chaco-golden-knee","title":"Grammostola Pulchripes - Chaco Golden Knee (Sling)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eGrammostola pulchripes – Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"320\"\u003elarge, calm, and visually striking tarantula\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eGrammostola pulchripes (Chaco Golden Knee)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true standout. 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