Conflicting information yet again!!!

[MrBaronIsBack]

I've heard some conflicting info on the potential size of Grammostola Pulchra, could someone please help me clarify? Some say that it's 5''-6'', and some have said that it's more like 7''-8''.... help??

 

[rknralf]

I've heard 5" - 6". I think the only Grammostola that gets over that size is aureostriata.
I wish pulchra got that big though as they are one of my favorites.
Maybe we can hear from Joy on this since she has a lot of experience with pulchras.
Ralph

 

[noboyscout]

I currently have a juvi G. pulchra and I believe that the norm is 5"-6". I'm sure that in uncommon cases that some can exceed this. Aren't there exceptions in every species? (The 7' tall man)

 

[MrBaronIsBack]

While you're right on that point, there are always exceptions, I'm trying to figure out the baseline for size. I've talked to some breeders who say they regularly see Pulchras get around 7''. That's what prompted me to post this thread. Thanks guys for the input so far.

 

[vulpina]

I have heard about 6-7".

Andy

 

[Joy]

This is my largest G. pulchra, a WC female.

Joy

 

[esmoot]

What it comes down to is put the pic where you mouth is. If someone has said 8" I would call BS until I got pics on a ruler.

How often do you order a 8" female and get a 5-6" t? All the GD time. A lot of people claim to have 6", 7" or I've even heard 8" Rosies but I have not yet seen at 7" or 8".

 

[Arachnomania]

My mature female is roughly 5-6" and I have a slightly smaller mature male. No they haven't successfully mated, just in case you were curious.