The Lava Life -- a G. pulchra diary

[ladyratri]

The 1am sneak maneuver

• ladyratri
• Mar 30, 2025
• 1
• female grammostola grammostola pulchra juvenile juvi pulchra

Of course, I startled her by trying to get a better angle for a photo...

 

[LucN]

Great shot ! I'm actually surprised that you've mentioned that she might be pushing 3" and still hasn't gained the glossy black they're known for. Maybe next molt we'll see a real change ?

 

[ladyratri]

Great shot ! I'm actually surprised that you've mentioned that she might be pushing 3" and still hasn't gained the glossy black they're known for. Maybe next molt we'll see a real change ?

I was also surprised, actually. And I think the 3" is probably overly generous -- 2.5" is probably a better estimate, but I haven't held up a ruler to her burrow lately to get a better reference. I was definitely expecting her carapace to be darker this molt though.