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My new G. Rosea

Harrell1023

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Hey guys. I recently purchased a Grammostola Rosea. Or so I think. I'm new to Tarantulas. And I had a few questions about my Spider. Here is an image...
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It's probably not the best image but her name is Scarlet. I would like to know for one is she a Rosea or porteri?

Also I'm not 100% sure if she is male/female.

My main concern was if the home was big enough for her. She is about average palm sized when fully stretched out. I've handled her twice and she seems generally calm. Once I put her in the home I haven't taken her out to let her get used to it. It's been 1 week since I got her and she generally just moves from corner to corner and she will lay there for hours. She layed in the water bowl once and I make sure it stays full and fresh. She has eaten 3 crickets as well. If anyone can answer my questions please help if I haven't given enough information please let me know.

Thanks,
Harrell1023
 

Sabeth

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3 Year Member
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USA
Width should be twice the T's leg span, and the length should be twice the width, roughly.
 

2G33K4U

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Glendale, Arizona
Size looks fine remember to keep the substrate dry for this species if they need more moisture than they get from feeding they as you saw will get it from the water dish. mine drinks occasionally. hard to tell at this stage if male or female. if you catch him/her climbing try getting some ventral shots.
 

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