Scientific Name:	Grammostola gala
Distribution:	Chile
Climate:	Mediterranean
Size:	3" - 4"
Temperament:	Usually calm
Hardiness:	Hardy

Special Considerations: Keep individually, Always provide a hiding place. The ideal enclosure should have two hiding spots, one kept dry and one with some wet moss for humidity. If it is too dry when a Tarantula is about to molt, they can die. A humid burrow aids in their molting process. Heat pads can dry out and kill Tarantulas. ALWAYS use caution when handling tarantulas. Some people can have bad reactions to a bite.

Housing:	5 gal. or larger
Lighting:	Room light is fine
Heating:	Low wattage nocturnal bulb usually 15-25 watt
Temperature/ Humidity:	Daytime temp: 75 - 84 Nighttime temp: 70 - 75 Humidity: Low
Water:	Shallow bowl with damp cotton or sponge
Food:	Crickets, worms, pink mice
Calcium	Not needed