Rose-haired tarantulas (Grammostola rosea) are found in deserts and scrublands of Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina. Like many other tarantulas, they build burrows to live in during the day. Dew at night collects at the entrance of the burrow raising the interior humidity up to 80%. Grammostola rosea is a moderately large tarantula. They can grow up to 5 inches (12.5cm) with legs extended. Tarantulas eat insects of all sorts but have been known to attack small lizards, snakes and rodents. They excrete a powerful venom that breaks down tissue from their large fangs. (Source: Elmwood Park Zoo Webswite)

The magnet measures 2.5” x 3.5” (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.