Description
Grammostola iheringi – Entre Rios Tarantula
Introducing Grammostola iheringi, the Entre Rios Tarantula — a rarely available South American giant named for the Entre Ríos province of Argentina where it was first described. Ranging across Argentina, southern Brazil, and Uruguay, this species is a prized find for serious collectors who appreciate understated elegance: a robust, heavily-built tarantula with rich brown and black tones, densely covered in fine setae that give it a plush, velvety texture.
True to the Grammostola reputation, G. iheringi is a calm, deliberate species with a docile disposition that belies its impressive size. Extremely slow-growing and long-lived, this is a generational keeper — an animal you'll still be caring for decades from now. Its scarcity in the hobby makes every specimen a genuine opportunity.
Care Highlights
- Type: New World Terrestrial / Fossorial
- Origin: Argentina (Entre Ríos), southern Brazil, and Uruguay
- Temperament: Docile and calm; excellent for experienced collectors
- Adult Size: 7–9+ inch leg span
- Growth Rate: Very slow — a true long-term keeper
- Enclosure: Terrestrial setup with ample floor space; deep substrate for burrowing option
- Temperature: 65–78°F (18–26°C) — tolerates cooler temps well; avoid sustained heat
- Humidity: Moderate; dry surface with moist substrate layer below; overflow one side periodically
- Feeding: Moderate feeder; appropriately sized roaches or crickets
- Urticating hairs: Yes (Type III) — handle with appropriate care
What You'll Receive
- One (1) live Grammostola iheringi — size and sex per variant selected
- Live Arrival Guarantee — we stand behind every animal we ship
- Packed with heat or cold packs as needed for safe transit
Size and sex availability listed by variant. All animals are healthy, feeding, and ready to ship.
