"I'm bringing you a new creepy for your collection..."

[Sam_Peanuts]

The research that I've done on G. porteri versus G. rosea in an attempt to figure out what exactly she is has done nothing but cause me agony. There's a lot of conflicting information out there and for someone who has a lot to learn about everything it's hard to distinguish the good information from the bad. Ugh.

Basically, G. porteri = G. rosea NCF(Normal Color Form) and G. rosea = G. rosea RCF(Red Color Form)

I'm not sure the change is official yet since I haven't seen anyone use G. porteri outside of this forum yet and, personally, I keep using NCF and RCF until I see it's adopted by dealers around here.

 

[Sana]

I've seen that information, information that says they're the same darn thing, and bit about a very minute difference between the two that would be impossible to discern without a microscope. Thanks for sharing Sam, I appreciate it. This is the answer that I have seen the most.

 

[cold blood]

I've seen that information, information that says they're the same darn thing, and bit about a very minute difference between the two that would be impossible to discern without a microscope. Thanks for sharing Sam, I appreciate it. This is the answer that I have seen the most.

Separate species. Rosea and porteri look different enough that identification is fairly straightforward.

 

[Sana]

Separate species. Rosea and porteri look different enough that identification is fairly straightforward.

Would you be willing to tell me which it is that I have?

 

[miss moxie]

I believe you have a porteri, but don't take my word 100% on that.

This is my porteri.

 

[Sana]

I believe you have a porteri, but don't take my word 100% on that.

This is my porteri.

Thank you. Sure does look the same as what I have. Unless there are objections I think that I will refer to her as such.

 

[ArachnoFreak666]

OP, I believe what you have is a G. porter.

 

[Sam_Peanuts]

It's a bit hard to tell because of the poor lighting, but it seem to be the case, as opposed to a G. rosea/G. rosea RCF: http://www.tarantulacanada.ca/pic.php?active=info&p=830&cl=true

 

[Sana]

I'll be trying to get some better pictures of her once she has settled in. I just don't want to put her through standing in really bright, direct light yet. She's been through enough craziness for a while. Thank you all for the information and the help.