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Chaco Golden Knee
Also known as Grammostola Pulchripes, it is one of the larger growing tarantula species native to South America

Name
The former (and very commonly used) species name, aureostriata, is derived from Latin aureus "golden" and striatus "striped". The currently used species name, "pulchripes," is derived from Latin "pulchra", meaning "beautiful", and "pes", meaning "foot".

Description
This species of tarantula can reach a leg of up to 7-8 inches. It is a terrestrial tarantula and has a heavy body. Mature males have lighter bodies and are slighly smaller than the females and have longer legs. Female have a lifespan of up-to 20 - 25 years in captivity and males have a lifespan of 6-7 years. These tarantulas have very poor eyesight and feels the vibrations through the hairs on its body. Being a new world tarantula, they possess urticating hairs which they flick upon other predators. Their distinctive golden appearance makes them very popular in the tarantula hobby

Behavior
It is one of the more docile species of tarantulas and can be handled. It makes for an excellent and attractive pet. Slings of these species like to burrow in the substrate but as they age, they stop burrowing and sit in plain view. They are one of the best tarantulas for beginners.

Molting
Each tarantula molts or sheds their exoskeleten every few weeks to every few months. As the tarantula ages they stop molting as frequently and once they attain maturity, they stop molting which takes 4-5 years. The tarantula is vulnerable during molting and should not be disturbed.