Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes) Care & Husbandry

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks for checking out this video, I hope is was helpful and entertaining. Check out more of my species specific videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLjBrtja7Q8uhfQk5PyFCMeekWhTJfviVD

[@mornestrydom5837]

Thank you for a great informative video. Got my first tarantula back in 2009 while I was still in med school. It was a Chaco sling about 1cm legspan. Today she (yes, confirmed female) is still with me 11 years later, and part of the family. Symbolically she has taught me a lot... In order to grow in life, you need to leave your past behind and step out of it (the old exoskeleton during a molt). It may be uncomfortable (on your back, feet in the air) and you may be vulnerable (soft new exoskeleton after a molt with soft fangs), however, you will be bigger, stronger and more vibrant when you are back on your feet, facing the world big and bold!

[@stefanievolkman9035]

Just added this T. to my family. he is easily the most docile and “friendly” tarantula. He is big and fluffy and his color is striking. (I actually don’t know yet if he is actually a “he”, I just automatically default to that lol). If you wonder if you should get this spider, the answer is YES.

[@michaele.derrickjr.9200]

I love this species. It was my son’s very first T and have been loving her for 3 years now. Very chill and laid back when she wants to. Has her moments of course but what T doesn’t lol. Great video and keep them videos coming Richard

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks a lot Michael...we all have times we are easily annoyed or dont want to be bothered...I am sure tarantulas are no different..lol

[@elizl2802]

One of the most relaxed tarantulas I have the pleasure of owning. I didn’t know much about these and a vendor at a reptile expo recommended this for my 11 year old. She’s now 17 and it’s still going strong!

[@carlomalonzo4001]

This channel is so underrated. Keep making vids man. Im a big fan! ♥️

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks! Will do!

[@KANE8225]

I just got my choco yesterday. And trust me. The bulldozer fact is true. I got up this morning and he/she did their own form of rearranging

[@stefanostokatlidis4861]

This is one of my favorite tarantula species. You described it perfectly. I have a juvenile female that is in pre-molt now and I am waiting for months to mold. I miss how she was able to catch even large discoid roaches. However, although they don’t kick hairs, hairs can be detached easily when you handle them. I discovered the hard way that I have a bad reaction to hairs of these species. My hands can itch for a few days, and then soft parts of skin may exfoliate after a few days. So, although it is very beautiful and docile, I cannot handle it for long. I don’t have the same problem with other large species, like Aphonopelma chalcodes.

[@cs4870]

I’m thinking this is going to end up being my first tarantula. They’re gorgeous and I think I need one in my life.

[@maxvasquez8399]

You should get one, they are calm and grow quick in my opinion. And after they molt they have cool colors, I’ve had mine for 5 years already.

[@mikomistar1423]

I just got a well sized one from a local mom n pop pet store. It seemed to have been forfeited by an owner who maybe couldn’t keep it. It’s a good 3-4 in and I paid 50$. It hasn’t hooked or anything and gosh am I excited to see it grow more!!!

[@eziiofftheb7s]

had a g rosea for awhile then she died, took me awhile to get a new T but yesterday i went to a local pet shop and picked up a a chaco sling. too early to determine the sex but im just so excited to watch it grow and have a T again. your channel made me want to get a new one. i appreciate all your knowledge you spread brother 🤟🏼

[@rc3291]

Chaco was my first T. One on my favorites since it grew enough to not stay in its burrow 24/7.

[@RoanPonie]

I love my GP ,he( or maybe she) is pretty laid back,and is one of my favorites in my collection.

[@JustJess5317]

This tarantula species is one of the best begginer species

[@daniellewinter]

I'm asking for one for my birthday!

[@gerry7860]

@@daniellewinter were you able to get one??

[@daniellewinter]

@@gerry7860 Yes! I got a pink toe

[@gerry7860]

@@daniellewinter nicee congrats!

[@daniellewinter]

@@gerry7860 Thanks!!

[@annamarie3684]

I just got a little Chaco golden knee and I am already in love! It’s my second T (started with an H gigas which is a weird story but that’s a whole tangent haha) and I love them so much already!

[@kristinacrawford5358]

I just acquired a spiderling of this species from another owner that didn’t want it and I look forward to watching it grow in the next years.

[@Geckologic]

I'm so excited to have my first Tarantula in the couple of days 😍. I choose Chaco Golden Knee as my first T.

[@alisonjones1709]

Getting a grown on sling on Friday as a first T - can't wait to watch it (slowly) grow 😊 thanks for another great video

[@voodooreptiles3553]

Thanks so much i have gone from fear to owner (and hundreds of hours of knowledge). I have made my first order today that includes this one, the Chromapelma Cyanopubescens and the Tliltocatl albopilosum in a special. You made a fan for life here. By the way i purchased from the same store just by pure chance. 👃🕷🕸

[@izzybenton3860]

I’ve always wanted a Choco Gold knee tarantula

[@izzybenton3860]

Thank you for liking my comment the tarantula collective

[@tarantulacollective]

No problem 👍

[@hfc1436]

Got my first tarantula she’s a golden knee Great vid , so happy :)

[@3Y3ECE]

Fantastic video! I subbed!! Picked one of these (hopefully) gals from fearnottarantulas as well, at around 3/4 of an inch, and she is now about 4-5 inches. She's a beast, loves to wreck her cage, and cover anything above the substrate in web!! Rehoming her today, which brought me to your video. Even if you know what you are doing, it's always a good idea to watch a new video from a respectable source to refresh your brain on ideas, etc. You provided that, so thanks so much, keep doing what you do!!

[@lawrence4607]

Wow. Im new to this channel and I think you are the most underrated tarantula vlogger. Im surprised you dont have a million subscribers. But im sure youll get there. Keep it up! 💪🏼

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks a lot my friend...that is very kind of you to say. I really appreciate that! I will definitely keep it up...i think the hardest part is just getting the word out that channel exists...lol. KZbin algorithms are tricky....but I am just impressed and humbled by the amount of subscribers and views I get right now...so it is all cool :)

[@johndenman2861]

Another awesome Tarantula Tuesday brother, this was my first Tarantula when I started this beautiful and awesome hobby, I started in March of this year. And already have just under 60 Tarantulas. Anyways thank you again, love your vlogs.

[@tarantulacollective]

You are already up to 60 T's since March! Wow....wont be long til you have caught up with me. They are addictive...i feel you there. They are just so fascinating to watch. That is one of the best part of making these videos...it encourages me to sit with just one species and really look at it closely and appreciate the intricate details of each species through the magnification of a camera lens. It adds a whole new level of appreciation.

[@afraidxmonsters]

just took one of these little guys home from an expo. 2yrs and still so tiny and cute ;w;

[@arieltoner4582]

Also. Great choice for this week! These are at the top of my wishlist!!! Loved the molt footage!

[@tarantulacollective]

thank you

[@JiruPlays101]

Great video Bro. Im new to Tarantulas and this information is really helpful. Greetings From Philippines!!

[@SADDLEBAGS6969]

Just picked up my first ever T when I held the baby I was hooked, especially seeing how docile they're!!!!!!

[@ClaudiaMartinez-jn2jw]

I got mine as a tiny lil speck and now is showing those beautiful golden colora

[@kristopherjazz9295]

I used to have an Antiles Pinktoe. Your video helped me decide on a new T

[@Mae-nr7wr]

oh i have an idea for a video! maybe you can make a video about the tarantula food!?! something like how to keep roaches or crickets and how to breed them ( if you do that ) i recently got some sunbeetles and im gonna see if i can keep them alive lol

[@tarantulacollective]

rock on! that is a great suggestion, thanks :)

[@TheMissDiva0001]

Love your intro & sound effects. Bad ass dude!!

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks a lot! i appreciate the support!

[@drewc2735]

This video was great! These guys are on my short list of Ts to get next.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks a lot Drew..and thanks for leaving a comment!

[@jeffsummerhill]

What a beauty!! Great vid, Richard. For next weeks video.....I'm going with H gigas. (Yeah, I know I seem to be stuck on that species, but there is just so little out there about them.)

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks a lot my friend! I promise that I am working on an H. gigas video. It is a difficult T for me to get footage of....but it is coming along nicely.

[@TomTobin67]

Great video. Nice Les Paul too.

[@tarantulacollective]

Glad you like it..and good eye on spotting the guitar back there.

[@danobrie]

Great Video !!

[@kristopherryanaldea5562]

This is my very first tarantula i bought 4 sling of chaco from pea size and now it reaching 5-6 inches i love it they are very lovely and very cool, i'm proud of them,,, greetings from philippines

[@breewilliams5448]

Even three years later... thank you so much!

[@raves_r3177]

i really love your quality content and superb editing! keep it up!

[@jrmrhot9]

my first and only tarantula havent handled it ive had for 3-4 years now thanks for the videos !

[@disabled_llc]

I enjoy your site!

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks Luis! I am glad you like it

[@mz-hd5xm]

Just came across this channel and let me say I am loving it! Great quality and top care guides I think your channel is underated. I just picked up a g.pulcripes recently and and this care guide helped me out alot you have got a new sub😊

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks a lot...that is very cool of you to say that. Thanks for subbing and I hope I can continue to earn your views.

[@yuddyy]

Underated !

[@alyssae7632]

I saw this and just had to order one! They will be my first ever tarantula and I can’t wait thank you!

[@arupian666]

Just ordered my G. pulchripes from Tanya too. Along with the G. pulchra (which I previously ordered from Tanya and is doing well !), this species was TOP of my wish list, so when I saw Tanya had some, I jumped at it.

[@renejaycabrera9711]

Nice information video for new in the hobby 💖🕷

[@joshstarantulas]

getting ready to purchase my first 3-6 spiderlings, depending on my bonus.. thank you so much for the info im getting 3 golden knees and 3 panama gold banded sunburst dwarfs!

[@aryastark772]

Easily one of the best beginner. Had one as my second ever tarantula They are so docile and seem kinder and more forgiving

[@lazydrain]

I really like every one of your videos. very informative and cool

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks

[@h3arty]

07:02 hahaha we love your passion bro!!

[@misterenigma514]

Greetings from a fellow collector from the Philippines! Love and respect ❤🇵🇭

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks! Glad to have you!

[@theattack7630]

Mister Enigma saan kana nakatira?

[@pauleyedwin6056]

The best I like so far.

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

one my favourites.i got over 15 of these my self

[@jasonardaniel9151]

Sir you have a nice voice perfect for vlogging

[@Orctorq]

Nice video man. This is one I really want one day. I'm guessing Chilobrachys sp Electric Blue.

[@Eox101]

Perfect video

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks

[@jasonmitchell7520]

Love your vids bruh

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks!

[@Niko-Bellic-Soulsguys]

Ok you and exotics layer convinced me to start keeping a T on my own. :D

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4754]

Greetings from phlippines your style is diffrents very nice video clip more vids please 😊

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks Jason...that means a lot!

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4754]

@@tarantulacollective welcome here in the philippines theirs so many tarantula keepers here. 😊

[@Jamessawyer010]

Now this a very informative and clean video.

[@tarantulacollective]

Thanks my man

[@connienowak298]

They are so cute, and they make me laugh.💚💚

[@wheelz1166]

I really want to get into having a tarantula and hopefully I can convince my arachnophobic mom to let me have one, I've been looking into the chaco golden knee for a minute, I like the pattern and the odds say they most likely aren't aggressive

[@Adrian-sb9tq]

Que belleza. Vivo en Misiones, Argentina, frontera con Paraguay. La próxima vez qué esté en Paraguay voy a tratar de conseguir una.

[@michaelhansonjr2465]

Awesome video man.🤙🏼😎 good tips 2. I absolutely love tarantula Tuesday. 🖖

[@tarantulacollective]

thank you my man...i appreciate the support!

[@richmondlandersenfells2238]

This guy deserve my subscription RESPETO!

[@MrSpacey-xf1fv]

I'm ordering my first turanchula from fearnottarantulas. Because of you! 😁 next is microwilderness😁

[@itzladzz1948]

Yes chaco golden knee my first tarantula i just got another one and it molted its male but im happy since once he matures i can pair him with my female cgk

[@jaketerveer445]

Dude.. fantastic production quality. Superb knowledge of T's as well. Subbed. Will be setting up a fairly elaborate enclosure for my Chaco(my only T) in the near future. Will definitely send you the link to get your opinion!

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks for the sub...that means a lot...thank you for the support. I am glad you like the video...and I look forward to seeing your elaborate enclosure!

[@apss5736]

That's an awesome arachnid

[@williamneill5441]

Fully agree a great spider. Nice video. Will check out your Amazon store.

[@NukaMediaExotics]

nice video, very good editing and shots of the T

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks!

[@lizzy6555]

Yay! Very useful video! Thank you! My 6 weeks old chacu girl has not eaten for 1 week now.. But a week ago she ate 2 little crickets. So i don't have to worry i hope? I just want to take really good care of her.. Love her already! ❤️ And love your channel!

[@austiny2028]

Named mine Chaco 😂just got him he’s adorable

[@FangsLegs]

You perfectly described my Chaco! Lol.

[@tarantulacollective]

lol

[@crazyexoticlady7158]

Had mine 5 years now she was sold to me and a curly hair they where very wrong by the time she was a couple of inches we could tell she was not what they said but I love her wouldn’t change her for the world and defo female 💕

[@Jeremy_10-0]

I just got my first tarantula which is a golden knee so thank you for this

[@valkeitos]

Literally just held my Chaco Golden Knee but i probably need to add some greens and stuff to the enclosure. Also my T has given me a threat pose before but never kicked up hairs. Gotta say, my T loves me alot 😂

[@CynFlo2010]

Awesome job on the intro!

[@tarantulacollective]

thanks you!

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

This and Tliltocatl albopilosus are the best two beginner and docile Ts.

[@Dj510O]

I just got my curly hair sling a month ago, and was debating on getting another T. This comment has def finally convinced me to get a Chaco

[@sevenn7pure]

More awesome content, thank you again. I subed btw. Just got a Pulchripes sling a month and a half ago. It's tiny lol, but doing good so far......... Hasn't cursed at me yet at all.

[@maxxxieee]

One of my favorites! I bred my female and the webbing..... think she may be getting ready to lay a sac! Excellent video and beautiful T shown walking... I love their brilliant gold knees...

[@tarantulacollective]

congrats! that is freaking awesome. I hope to breed mine as soon as she is ready.

[@maxxxieee]

Fingers crossed that is what is happening..... so excited! Thank you! 👍🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷

[@maxxxieee]

Doug not sure yet... no sac yet.... but she gettin big....

[@kingmikearthur1659]

Thanks for the info and care list. I have a 2 inch plus chaco golden knee. 😊

[@tarantulacollective]

Rock on! I remember when mine was that size...seems like it wasnt that long ago...lol.

[@ludowikusdius1035]

Nice work !

[@TarantulaZone]

great video! One of my faves!

[@RoanPonie]

Wow! TY Richard! I was surprised to hear the comment on the behavior change in no!ts of the same ,because I have a GP and he just molted a few weeks ago.,prior to this molt,he was the most chill T I have, but,now ,he is a bit more feisty and a bit quicker to want to venture our when I tasks the lid off his enclosure.,I was thinkinh, WTH, what happened ?? So, now I know!

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Cool video

[@Fairax93]

Love your videos! I got a Brazilian black at the moment, thanks to your videos. But thinking about getting a Golden knee or a pumpkin patch in near future!

[@danpompili6507]

Great pick! Love my Chaco. She's still a large sling at this point (bought her sexed) but she's a real busybody and so much fun to watch. I enjoy her excavating shenanigans, although I could do without the almost daily water dish cleanings. She's one of my favorites for sure.

[@andyc664]

Thank you I’d like to purchase one of these as my first t

[@eksoticyt2993]

Richard if my chaco are on molt how many days before i feed it again thanks ❤️

[@whipcitykevin]

T stirmi is my guess for next week

[@tarantulacollective]

oooo...that is a good guess!

[@whipcitykevin]

@@tarantulacollective I just picked up a sling at an expo, 🙂

[@SpiderCollector000]

I found mine back in 2013 at a reptile shop not quite full grown... someone could not keep her and gave her up. I wanted to buy her but the owner was holding her for someone else and I was bummed.. Went back a week later and the owner gave in and sold her to me for $60. It was definitely a female and she was around 6" and very friendly, and I estimate she was anywhere from 5-7 years old. She was full grown by 2017 and I was always comfortable holding her as she is a sweetheart. They are not supposed to have memory, but they do recognize us to an extent if they are handled often. I still have her and believe she is 15+ years old now and full grown at 7.5" at this point, and something interesting happened where her carapace almost resembles a Chilean Rose T now oddly enough with a hint of the same color. I don't hold her as much and she avoids me, and sometimes when I try to pick her up she will kick now. Otherwise, if she does not kick and I pick her up, its almost like she feels my hands and mellows out and lays on me. She was one of the only ones I trusted to let my exes young daughter hold under supervision of course. One time I spooked her and she ran and got stuck trying to squeeze into her log that was blocked, and I stupidly went after her to get her unstuck and she turned around and jumped in the air to try and chomp me, but it was out of fear and she is not handled. Otherwise, if you reach into her enclosure and go to pick her up when she is not in her hide with a burrow underneath, there is no defensive behavior. If I start holding her more again, she will likely stop avoiding me as much. My Go-To is my LP at 8-9 years old not full grown and is stretching and hardening after a recent molt, and was 9" just before the molt. She is the largest one I have and by far the most docile, and will actually sit on my desk with me while I work with the music coming from the computer speakers, and the vibration from the keyboard and mouse, and I can pet her abdomen like nothing at the same time she is preening by cleaning her fangs, and scratching her spinerettes with her rear leg and she is completely mellow. With her being the 3rd largest in the world, she is a site to behold even though she is not full grown yet and probably needs a few more years to grow longer legs, but mainly grow into her leg span and get bulkier. She literally eats out of my hands and I know I should not do that, but that is how well this spider has gotten used to handling. They are not supposed to remember us, but I have been handling some of mine for many years and I can confirm there is some sort of recognition as said before, and I strongly believe there is more going on in their primitive brains than even the entomologists know. My oldest is my B. Hamorii (Red-Knee) and I bought her as a B. Smithi, and is approaching 27 years old this summer. At the time she was still an endangered species, and these guys along with the closely related Bracyhy's (fire knee, orange knee, etc.) along with B. Albopilosum are very long lived. My oldest Curly passed in 2019 at 24 years old due to health issues, but she would have lived longer otherwise. One fact that most people do not know is that some of the Brachy's develop a sore on the underside of their abdomen as they get much older, as it happened to my curly hair a few years before passing, and my B. Hamorii has the same sore as of 2017, but thankfully so far she has been able to molt ok just like the curly hair female did. I don't want to jinx it, and hope she lives to the end of her life span with no issues otherwise.. they are literally my babies and I am VERY connected with them. The oldest Tarantula I have seen is a Red-Knee that is in one of our Tarantula Facebook Groups, and the owner is actually elderly and claims for them to be 40 years old now which I would not be surprised if its true. Otherwise, my Red-Knee is the oldest one around that I have seen out of any of the groups, and most people are very surprised when they hear of the age. My advice to any would-be owner, is that these animals can like VERY long as you can see, as long as they are female and its a commitment!

[@mototube4688]

Thank you

[@chewyfan7745]

Nice informative video. I have one of these your right best T I have laid back very docil. I've had mine for about 7 years not sure if the sex but it's been an amazing time with this T I hope I have for a long time. It's out all the time. It's around 7.5 inches. It has crawled to my hand while cleaning and has crawled up my arm. Never given me a threat pose or kicked hairs at me. Thanks for the videos please keep them coming. Not sure if you have one but if you do would like to see a giant centipede video. As far as a T video would like a king baboon sometime thanks again and God bless

[@erenlee5151]

My first T was a Chaco. I say was because she's been holed up in her burrow for going on FOUR MONTHS.

[@tarantulacollective]

lol

[@billstokesbary6143]

Definitely on my list of must gets. Would Grammistola Rosea be next?

[@Peter-yc5kl]

nice :)

[@timsawyer9231]

My Chaco went from being the sweetest most docile T in my collection, to the nastiest most blood thirsty psycho I've ever seen, in 1 molt. And she's HUGE!!! You open her enclosure and she charges the door ready to rip your throat out. She got destructive too. She's absolutely destroyed the backing in the enclosure. Middle of the night I get woke up because she's in her enclosure ripping it up more, and she bulldozes her enclosure too. One time I needed to get her water dish out and clean it up, she had taken it to a back corner of the enclosure and buried it. So I waited a bit, then I noticed she was on the glass of the opposite end, so I said here's my chance, I open the enclosure, start reaching for the water dish, and she JUMPED off the glass directly towards my hand. She just barely missed me too. It was like she set a trap to get me! I'm telling ya, I would rather handle an OBT than this girl. haha She absolutely destroys dubias though, so that's fun. Crunchy crunchy!

[@dylanswicegood471]

How do you know it’s a girl? From a molt I assume? I have a golden knee myself about the same size as yours.

[@tarantulacollective]

Yeah, I actually have a timelapse video of her molting and when she was done I grabbed that molt and examined it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apq9mIqnbrtgp9k