Considering a T - Page 2

kelzerman · 12-17-13, 06:24 AM

Woot!!!!!!!!

drumcrush · 12-17-13, 06:46 AM

I wanna get a Brazilian black Tarantula and a green bottle blue tarantula someday

kelzerman · 12-17-13, 07:07 AM

The Grammostola pulchra is a beauty. I got mine and she was a 1/2" sling. Its been about a year and a half and she is about 1 1/2" now. Very slow growers.

The Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is awesome. Wonderful colorations. A bit flighty, but nothing difficult.

Looks like you did your research both specimens are great tarantulas. Post pictures when you get your little guys.

I am telling you its an addiction. I started with one, then got another, and another. About 25 later I started a little breeding.

MizCandice · 12-17-13, 01:19 PM

I can not attest to any personalities, However I have a buddy who breeds and sells ALOT of the mexican local spiders and I always admire the rose hair and rust leg among others. The pinks and oranges are so bright. What do you giys think about the mexican tarantulas temperament? My buddy states it really depends on the individual spider.

kelzerman · 12-17-13, 01:39 PM

He is right. I have a B. smithi and that is a good species to start with. I had a Grammostola rosea that had a temper comparable to an OBT, but most are pretty laid back. Always test their mood with a paintbrush before you let them crawl on you. You will get a threat pose if they are not in the mood. Most of the Brachypelmas are pretty laid back, but there is a select few that can be temperamental. Get something laid back for your first T. That way you can get used to a tarantulas behavior. A lot of mine are pretty mean so they are never handled. They are manipulated into catch cups for cage maintenance.

DragonsEye · 12-17-13, 06:34 PM

Btw, Desi, despite appearances, this T is not asking for a hug.

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Originally Posted by drumcrush

I wanna get a Brazilian black Tarantula and a green bottle blue tarantula someday

Grammostola pulchra are gorgeous but are often harder to get and definitely on the pricey side. Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens on the other hand seem to be easier to obtain and are quite reasonable. As Kel. mentioned they are fast and flighty and so are not ones you should try to handle unless you relish the idea of chasing one all over your home. Very heavy webbers, IME.

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Originally Posted by kelzerman

I have a B. smithi and that is a good species to start with.

Many of the Brachypelma, especially B. smithi, have a well deserved rep for being hair "flickers". Still if you luck out with a really docile one, they are very hardy and, IMO, quite attractive.

kelzerman · 12-17-13, 07:08 PM

Many of the Brachypelma, especially B. smithi, have a well deserved rep for being hair "flickers". Still if you luck out with a really docile one, they are very hardy and, IMO, quite attractive.

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Yes you are right about them being flickers. I forgot about this because the hairs rarely affect me.

A sling is a good idea, but I would get 2-3 because they have a higher tendency to die. Just remember NO OVER WATERING!!! I always kept my slings in a small vial. Tarantulas do not need large enclosures and tend to do better in smaller enclosures. I tong feed mine. The last thing you want is a loose cricket in with a tarantula that is about to molt.

Just some random answers to questions I had when I first got my tarantula

Just remember get what you want. If you ever have questions, post. No question is stupid. I will do my best to answer with my past experience.

Good luck T hunting.

desipooh.12 · 12-17-13, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kelzerman

Many of the Brachypelma, especially B. smithi, have a well deserved rep for being hair "flickers". Still if you luck out with a really docile one, they are very hardy and, IMO, quite attractive.

Yes you are right about them being flickers. I forgot about this because the hairs rarely affect me.

A sling is a good idea, but I would get 2-3 because they have a higher tendency to die. Just remember NO OVER WATERING!!! I always kept my slings in a small vial. Tarantulas do not need large enclosures and tend to do better in smaller enclosures. I tong feed mine. The last thing you want is a loose cricket in with a tarantula that is about to molt.

Just some random answers to questions I had when I first got my tarantula

Just remember get what you want. If you ever have questions, post. No question is stupid. I will do my best to answer with my past experience.

Good luck T hunting.[/QUOTE]

desipooh.12 · 12-17-13, 04:56 PM

I think I want to start off with a sling first so that I
Can get use to having em around,

desipooh.12 · 12-17-13, 11:25 PM

really in a small vial? I was watching videos on YouTube & I came across this..
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSVd94DJJk#
I REALLY like this one, a Martinique pinktoe! Absolutely gorgeous

kelzerman · 12-18-13, 04:46 AM

That is definitely a juvenile. Yes slings are tiny. This one is about the size of a dime.

This one could go in a small deli cup, but when they are a sling sling about the size of a pinkie nail I would recommend a small vial.

desipooh.12 · 12-18-13, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kelzerman

That is definitely a juvenile. Yes slings are tiny. This one is about the size of a dime.

This one could go in a small deli cup, but when they are a sling sling about the size of a pinkie nail I would recommend a small vial.

see now thats cute! I've seen them as slings & they look so harmless! I'd want a sling at first to adjust & let it grow with me..

DragonsEye · 12-18-13, 01:50 PM

Desi, the reason many hobbyists will keep a tiny sling in a vial is mainly for their convenience. It is simply easier to keep track of the sling, make sure if its prey has been eat or not, and to better note when it may be going to molt.

Yes, A. versicolor is beautiful. HOWEVER, just so you're aware, the individual you linked to is a young juvenile. It WILL NOT have that same coloration upon maturity. As a late juvenile/adult it will look like this:

It is pretty much the norm that sling coloration looks nothing like that of the adult. As another example, the sling Kel posted above will look completely different as an adult. (Is that A. minatrix, Kel?)

So when looking at Ts, make sure you find photos of the adult stage. Particularly if you should get lucky and get a female, you'll be looking at the adult colors for a looong time.

Also, you should note that there are a few species that display a marked color dimorphism between ADULT males and females (slings on the other hand will look the same). For your edification I present the link to the following picture (not mine).

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/6858/mvc014sef5.jpg

Which of the two would you like? Both are the exact same species (Pamphobeteus nigricolor ). The colorful one is the male and now that he has his colorful "big boy" fancy pants on, he will be dead of old age in a year or less. The boring brown one is the female. She'd be around for a long time.

kelzerman · 12-18-13, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonsEye

It is pretty much the norm that sling coloration looks nothing like that of the adult. As another example, the sling Kel posted above will look completely different as an adult. (Is that A. minatrix, Kel?)

No that is just an A. avicularia. Those are cool also. Mine would jump from one hand to the other. There a good starter T, but you have to remember they are an arboreal tarantula and need height rather then floor space. Also they tend to appreciate higher humidity which can be an issue because of mold and fungus. But I never had an issue with mine. As long as you have some sort of cross ventilation you will be fine. Ill get pictures when I get home of my juvi P. platyomma compared to how he/she looks now. I have not sexed it yet, because he/she loves to destroy his/her molt after.

Skits · 12-18-13, 06:09 PM

The temperament is really based on the individual T. Some will enjoy being handled, some won't. You can't really tame one down enough to be able to trust them. My B.Albopilosum is so sweet, never bit but has gotten startled. I've had a G.Rosea that I was able to hold and I never had a problem with him. My first T was actually a mature male A.Avic, and he was so tame. He got me into keeping T's.

I don't often handle them, just once in a blue moon and they remain tame. As long as you take them out carefully and know not to make sudden movements, even then, you never know.