{"id":88892,"date":"2022-04-22T12:07:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:07:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:53","slug":"is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Chaco golden knee good for beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_a_Chaco_golden_knee_good_for_beginners\" title=\"Is a Chaco golden knee good for beginners?\">Is a Chaco golden knee good for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_poisonous\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee poisonous?\">Is Chaco golden knee poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_common\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee common?\">Is Chaco golden knee common?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_Chaco_golden_knee_to_grow\" title=\"How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to grow?\">How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to grow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Does_Chaco_golden_knee_bite\" title=\"Does Chaco golden knee bite?\">Does Chaco golden knee bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_docile\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee docile?\">Is Chaco golden knee docile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_Chaco_golden_knee_to_mature\" title=\"How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to mature?\">How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to mature?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_do_you_deal_with_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantula\" title=\"How do you deal with Chaco golden knee tarantula?\">How do you deal with Chaco golden knee tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Do_golden_knee_tarantulas_bite\" title=\"Do golden knee tarantulas bite?\">Do golden knee tarantulas bite?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Can_you_handle_Chaco_golden_knee\" title=\"Can you handle Chaco golden knee?\">Can you handle Chaco golden knee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_long_do_Chaco_golden_knee_live\" title=\"How long do Chaco golden knee live?\">How long do Chaco golden knee live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_new_world\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee new world?\">Is Chaco golden knee new world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_do_you_keep_Chaco_golden_knee\" title=\"How do you keep Chaco golden knee?\">How do you keep Chaco golden knee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_fast_growing\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee fast growing?\">Is Chaco golden knee fast growing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_big_does_a_Chaco_golden_knee_get\" title=\"How big does a Chaco golden knee get?\">How big does a Chaco golden knee get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_rare\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee rare?\">Is Chaco golden knee rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Does_Chaco_golden_knee_burrow\" title=\"Does Chaco golden knee burrow?\">Does Chaco golden knee burrow?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_aggressive\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee aggressive?\">Is Chaco golden knee aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Are_Chaco_golden_knee_docile\" title=\"Are Chaco golden knee docile?\">Are Chaco golden knee docile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Are_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantulas_poisonous\" title=\"Are Chaco golden knee tarantulas poisonous?\">Are Chaco golden knee tarantulas poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_long_does_a_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantula_live\" title=\"How long does a Chaco golden knee tarantula live?\">How long does a Chaco golden knee tarantula live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Is_Chaco_golden_knee_slow_grower\" title=\"Is Chaco golden knee slow grower?\">Is Chaco golden knee slow grower?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_long_do_male_Chaco_golden_knee_live\" title=\"How long do male Chaco golden knee live?\">How long do male Chaco golden knee live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#How_do_you_handle_a_Chaco_tarantula\" title=\"How do you handle a Chaco tarantula?\">How do you handle a Chaco tarantula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-chaco-golden-knee-good-for-beginners\/#Can_you_hold_Chaco_tarantula\" title=\"Can you hold Chaco tarantula?\">Can you hold Chaco tarantula?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chaco_golden_knee_good_for_beginners\"><\/span>Is a Chaco golden knee good for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula Overview This species is <b>one of the best options for beginner tarantula owners. They are sweet and calm, so they don&#8217;t require much experienced handling. They are quite hardy, so you aren&#8217;t going to kill them easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_poisonous\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being a new world tarantula, this T <b>does not have medically significant venom but does possess urticating hairs. This species has a reputation of being very docile and rarely kicking hairs but bare in mind temperament can differ between specimens and even between molts of the same specimen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_common\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee common?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Least Concern: The Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula is <b>common or abundant and is likely to survive in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_Chaco_golden_knee_to_grow\"><\/span>How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 5 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Chaco_golden_knee_bite\"><\/span>Does Chaco golden knee bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being a new world tarantula, this T <b>does not have medically significant venom but does possess urticating hairs. This species has a reputation of being very docile and rarely kicking hairs but bare in mind temperament can differ between specimens and even between molts of the same specimen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_docile\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee docile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chaco golden knee <b>tends to be one of the more docile and calm species of tarantula and therefore makes an attractive first pet. The Chaco is an opportunistic burrowing terrestrial tarantula: they tend to burrow while younger and adopt a pre-existing hide as its home when it begins to mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_Chaco_golden_knee_to_mature\"><\/span>How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to mature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 5 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_deal_with_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantula\"><\/span>How do you deal with Chaco golden knee tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chaco golden knee tarantulas <b>should be kept between 68-78xb0F. This is generally consistent with room temperature, but if you need additional heating, use a small heat mat stuck to the side of the enclosure and connected to a thermostat to maintain consistent temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_golden_knee_tarantulas_bite\"><\/span>Do golden knee tarantulas bite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite having large fangs and a venomous bite for killing her prey, <b>Fluffy has absolutely never bitten me  the same also applies to all of my other tarantulas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_handle_Chaco_golden_knee\"><\/span>Can you handle Chaco golden knee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being quite large, Chaco Golden Knee Tarantulas are also extremely gentle. They are one of the most docile tarantulas around, which is exactly why they are often recommended for first-time owners. <b>Females are particularly laidback and easy to handle<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Chaco_golden_knee_live\"><\/span>How long do Chaco golden knee live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chaco golden knee tarantula (Grammostola pulchripes), bristling with hair and boasting leg spans of up to 8 inches, may appear formidable, but they are among the calmest spiders in the pet trade. Their needs are simple, and they live for a long time &#8212; <b>15 years or more<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_new_world\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee new world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula Overview This species is <b>one of the best options for beginner tarantula owners. They are sweet and calm, so they don&#8217;t require much experienced handling. They are quite hardy, so you aren&#8217;t going to kill them easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_Chaco_golden_knee\"><\/span>How do you keep Chaco golden knee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grammostola pulchripes, also known in the hobby as the Chaco Golden, is a <b>New World Terrestrial tarantula that is endemic to the sub-tropical nation of Paraguay. This T can grow to an adult size of around 7-8 with males living about 6 or 7 years while females can live 20-25 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_fast_growing\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee fast growing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Compared to tarantulas in the same genus, <b>they grow quite quickly. However, most new owners will be surprised that they will take years to reach full size, where their adult coloration is prominent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_Chaco_golden_knee_get\"><\/span>How big does a Chaco golden knee get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 2022 cm<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_rare\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Temperament: Docile yet skittish. If agitated they may flee and\/or flick urticating hairs. <b>Bites from this species are rare. Fun Fact: I have only been bit by a tarantula once, it was by a small 1-1.25 G.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Chaco_golden_knee_burrow\"><\/span>Does Chaco golden knee burrow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chaco golden knee tends to be one of the more docile and calm species of tarantula and therefore makes an attractive first pet. The Chaco is an opportunistic burrowing terrestrial tarantula: <b>they tend to burrow while younger and adopt a pre-existing hide as its home when it begins to mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_aggressive\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite having large fangs and a venomous bite for killing her prey, <b>Fluffy has absolutely never bitten me  the same also applies to all of my other tarantulas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chaco_golden_knee_docile\"><\/span>Are Chaco golden knee docile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This species is rather docile, which is why it is so popular. They also <b>aren&#8217;t aggressive in most cases. However, this varies significantly from spider to spider. While they are burrowing tarantulas, they don&#8217;t tend to dig that much.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantulas_poisonous\"><\/span>Are Chaco golden knee tarantulas poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Chaco golden knee is a very calm and docile tarantula, which, along with its striking appearance and large size, makes it an attractive pet, especially for beginners. It frequently sits in plain view in captivity, and likes to shove substrate around, especially at young ages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_Chaco_golden_knee_tarantula_live\"><\/span>How long does a Chaco golden knee tarantula live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being a new world tarantula, this T <b>does not have medically significant venom but does possess urticating hairs. This species has a reputation of being very docile and rarely kicking hairs but bare in mind temperament can differ between specimens and even between molts of the same specimen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chaco_golden_knee_slow_grower\"><\/span>Is Chaco golden knee slow grower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This species has a medium growth rate and while <b>it isn&#8217;t the slowest grower, if you get your golden knee as a small sling, it may be years before you see the true adult coloration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_male_Chaco_golden_knee_live\"><\/span>How long do male Chaco golden knee live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Temperament: Docile yet skittish. If agitated they may flee and\/or flick urticating hairs. <b>Bites from this species are rare. Fun Fact: I have only been bit by a tarantula once, it was by a small 1-1.25 G.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_handle_a_Chaco_tarantula\"><\/span>How do you handle a Chaco tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being a new world tarantula, this T <b>does not have medically significant venom but does possess urticating hairs. This species has a reputation of being very docile and rarely kicking hairs but bare in mind temperament can differ between specimens and even between molts of the same specimen.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_Chaco_tarantula\"><\/span>Can you hold Chaco tarantula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not disturb your Chaco gold knee while it is molting. During this growing process, they are in a very fragile state. <b>You should not handle or feed your tarantula during this time, as this could result in their death. You can tell it is molting if it is lying very still on its back or side.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a Chaco golden knee good for beginners?Is Chaco golden knee poisonous?Is Chaco golden knee common?How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to grow?Does Chaco golden knee bite?Is Chaco golden knee docile?How long does it take a Chaco golden knee to mature?How do you deal with Chaco golden knee tarantula?Do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88892"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88892\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}