12/02/2025
🔥 SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Grammostola actaeon 🔥
Think of the Grammostola actaeon as the "Brazilian Black's" bigger, flashier cousin. This spider keeps that famous deep, velvety black sheen but adds a stunning red rump and an even bulkier build.
These are absolute "holy grail" spiders for collectors. They are massive, gentle giants that command attention in any collection.
Here are the stats:
🕷️ Scientific Name: Grammostola actaeon
📛 Common Name: Brazilian Wooly Black
📍 Locale: Southern Brazil / Uruguay
🌡️ Temperature: 75–85°F (Thrives in warmth)
💧 Humidity: 65–75%
🏷️ Category: New World Terrestrial
📏 Size: 6–7 inches (Very Heavy Bodied)
🪶 Urticating Hairs: Yes, but hardly use.
⏳ Growth Rate: Slow to Medium
🧭 Life Span: Females 25+ years
🍽️ Feeding: Excellent Response
🎯 Level: Beginner (Docile & Hardy)
💡 QUICK CARE NOTES:
Temperament: Generally calm and incredibly hardy.
Growth: Patience is key, but they mature into massive display animals.
Housing: Provide plenty of floor space; they get big!
