{"product_id":"grammostola-alticeps-female-for-sale","title":"Grammostola alticeps - Brazilian Bloody Black - Extremely Rare - For Sale","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brazilian Bloody Black (Grammostola alticeps) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Gothic Twist on a Legendary Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love the calm, docile personality of the Brazilian Black (\u003cem\u003eGrammostola pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e) but crave something darker… edgier… and far rarer? Meet Grammostola alticeps, the Brazilian Bloody Black. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Brazil and extending into parts of the Gran Chaco region, this stocky, powerhouse terrestrial carries the same slow-growing, long-living, hardy and ultra-docile temperament that made \u003cem\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e a global icon. However, where pulchra is sleek and uniformly jet black, \u003cstrong\u003eG. alticeps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e looks like someone gave a Brazilian Black a punk rock makeover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bulked-Up, Blood-Soaked Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrammostola alticeps is thick-bodied, robust, and imposing, Displaying a dense matte-black base coloration that absorbs light like velvet. But what truly sets it apart are the bloody red hairs that glow from the underside and along its legs, creating a dramatic contrast that gives this spider an almost gothic, battle-worn aesthetic. It legitimately resembles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eembers glowing beneath coal. Almost as if Grammostola pulchra was given an emo hair due! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt maturity, females reach an impressive 6+ inches in diagonal leg span, developing into a heavy-set, commanding display specimen that looks every bit as intimidating as it is gentle. (So not \u003cem\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e massive) but still a heavy bodied, robust bird-eater! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHere’s the reality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrammostola alticeps is rarely available in the U.S. hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike \u003cem\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e, which has established itself into the hobby for many years, \u003cem\u003eGrammostola alticeps\u003c\/em\u003e surfaces once every blue moon. Import restrictions, slow growth rates, and limited captive production make this species extremely difficult to source, especially, well-started captive bred individuals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a species you see popping up every few months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s one of those tarantulas that quietly disappears into private collections… and stays there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e⚫ Why You Want the Brazilian Bloody Black?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame Docile Temperament as \u003cem\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking Black and Bloody-red contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely slow growing and long lived\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRarely offered in the U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy \u0026amp; Easy to Care for!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the Brazilian Black is the elegant classic… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrammostola alticeps is the gothic remix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors who appreciate the Grammostola genus (tarantulas that age like fine wine) The Brazilian Bloody Black is a must have centerpiece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunities to own this species don’t come around often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersonality\u003c\/b\u003e - Very docile, slow moving, relaxed and perfect for handling! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult size\u003c\/b\u003e - 6+ inches DLS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e - Slow \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e - 35+ years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrammostola alticeps Care\u003c\/strong\u003e - Keep this species in a terrestrial enclosure. They like moist substrate as slings but once they get 2+ inches, they require dry substrate and a water dish! They’re very hardy and honestly one of the best beginner tarantulas I can think of! \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLiterally identical care to the Brazilian Black (\u003cem\u003eG. pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westside Tarantulas ","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed Juvenile - (2.5 Yr Old)","offer_id":62578799444339,"sku":null,"price":715.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Confirmed Female - (Slightly under 3 inches)","offer_id":62578799477107,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7090\/2387\/files\/IMG_9709_5cf6733f-7547-4eda-9f64-0d3f152b59c8.jpg?v=1772222372","url":"https:\/\/westsidetarantulas.com\/products\/grammostola-alticeps-female-for-sale","provider":"Westside Tarantulas ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}