Nhandu chromatus

I finally got the first tarantula I've had in years, only my second ever. I bought my husband the Brazilian Black (Grammastola pulchra) he wanted for Christmas, and while caring for it for a month before being able to give it to him Christmas day I was bitten - by the "tarantula bug". I had to have one of my own.

We went to the monthly reptile show where I had the intention of purchasing an Acanthoscurria geniculata, but once there I saw so many species that I liked. I spoke with one of the tarantula breeders and was torn between Nhandu chromatus or Acanthoscurria geniculata. I ended up with the N. chromatus (though I knew I'd be going back for the other eventually).


She's a beautiful little spider with a big personality. She's always active moving dirt back and forth, and wow is she a kicker! She'll get about 6" to 7" in legspan. As an adult she'll have a beautiful red abdomen, golden-tan carapace, and black legs with striking white markings. Very happy with this purchase.

~ B. Percha

Grammastola pulchra

This is the new Brazilian Black Tarantula my wife got me for Christmas. She is young now but will grow up to be huge and jet black (the spider, not the wife). This type of tarantula can be difficult to find for sale and is known for being very docile. I plan on putting together a small breeding group soon.


- C. Percha