{"product_id":"grammostola-rosea-chilean-rose-hair-sling","title":"Grammostola rosea - Chilean Rose Hair (Sling)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGrammostola rosea\u003c\/em\u003e — Chilean Rose Hair (Sling)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Timeless Favourite and One of the Best Beginner Tarantulas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChilean Rose Hair Sling\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most well-known and beloved tarantulas in the hobby. For decades, \u003cem\u003eGrammostola rosea\u003c\/em\u003e has been the species that introduced countless keepers to the fascinating world of tarantulas, thanks to its \u003cstrong\u003ehardy nature, calm temperament, and beautiful rose-gold colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to care for and exceptionally long-lived, this species is perfect for beginners while remaining a staple in even the most experienced collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Want This Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beginner-friendly tarantulas available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful rose, copper, and pink tones that shimmer under light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardy and forgiving care requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong lifespan, especially in females\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalm temperament and easy maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic species that never goes out of style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGrammostola rosea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilean Rose Hair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–15 cm leg span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, docile, and slow-moving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales: 20–25 years or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales: 4–6 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chilean Rose Hair is famous for its beautiful colouration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark brown to charcoal body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose, copper, or pink highlights on the carapace and hairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft metallic sheen under natural light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick, sturdy build typical of terrestrial tarantulas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen can display slightly different shades, making every spider unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnclosure \u0026amp; 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