The Chilean rose tarantula, also known as the rose hair tarantula, the Chilean fire tarantula, or the Chilean red-haired tarantula, is probably the most common species of tarantula available in American and European pet stores today, due to the large number of wild-caught specimens exported cheaply from their native Chile into the pet trade. The species is also known from Bolivia and Argentina.
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Grammostola rosea
- Category
- Other exotic pets
- Animal type
- Other
Some species are regulated (CITES, ownership permits) — check the rules before keeping one.
