Most formidable tarantula?

[14pokies]

From terrestrial tarantulas i have:Aphonopelma seemanni,Acanthoscurria Chacoana,Acanthoscurria geniculata,Brachypelma vagans and Grammostola pulchripes.Bu overall i am more into reptiles than inverts.

So you can't speak on whether the statement you made and are defending vehemently is true or false on personal experience or scientific data..

 

[EmilzHernandez]

When I see the word formidable, I think venom, which goes to either S.cal, H.maculata, or one of the Selenocosmia Spp.

 

[Veles]

When I see the word formidable, I think venom, which goes to either S.cal, H.maculata, or one of the Selenocosmia Spp.

Venom is not everything when it comes to hunting.

 

[EmilzHernandez]

Venom is not everything when it comes to hunting.

Then you should have said hunting wise. The word formidable is incredibly subjective.

 

[Veles]

Then you should have said hunting wise. The word formidable is incredibly subjective.

Sorry,should have been more clear.So whats your opinion on this subject?

 

[EmilzHernandez]

Sorry,should have been more clear.So whats your opinion on this subject?

When it comes to hunting, I would say that the larger species (Theraphosa Spp., Poecilotheria Spp. etc.) tackle large prey with ease, but overall the most formidable tarantula is whichever one is tackling prey at this very moment

 

[Veles]

When it comes to hunting, I would say that the larger species (Theraphosa Spp., Poecilotheria Spp. etc.) tackle large prey with ease, but overall the most formidable tarantula is whichever one is tackling prey at this very moment

Would you personaly favour some o

When it comes to hunting, I would say that the larger species (Theraphosa Spp., Poecilotheria Spp. etc.) tackle large prey with ease, but overall the most formidable tarantula is whichever one is tackling prey at this very moment

Do you specifically favour some of the mentioned species over others?

 

[EmilzHernandez]

Would you personaly favour some o

Do you specifically favour some of the mentioned species over others?

My personal favorites are Pokies (my profile picture is my P.fasciata munching a Dubia), Lampropelma Sp.Borneo Black, P.muticus and H.maculata, all of which have potent venom and in the case of my specimens, action-packed feeding responses. That said, my A.hentzi and L.parahybana and C.versicolor slings have just as aggressive responses as my OW's

 

[Veles]

My personal favorites are Pokies (my profile picture is my P.fasciata munching a Dubia), Lampropelma Sp.Borneo Black, P.muticus and H.maculata, all of which have potent venom and in the case of my specimens, action-packed feeding responses. That said, my A.hentzi and L.parahybana and C.versicolor slings have just as aggressive responses as my OW's

Yeah pokies are perfect mix of danger and beauty.

 

[Venom1080]

Venom is not everything when it comes to hunting.

No, it's not. Most tarantulas don't need to use their venom very often. Their fangs easily kill whatever comparatively small prey item it's after.

 

[Veles]

No, it's not. Most tarantulas don't need to use their venom very often. Their fangs easily kill whatever comparatively small prey item it's after.

I agree with that.

 

[Venom1080]

Did I read that wrong, or did you edit it?

I agree with that.

 

[Haemus]

I remember seeing a video of a Lasiodora parahybana taking down a pit viper...That has to be worthy of mention.

tarantulas are indeed formidable, but ants will ravage a tarantula

 

[Veles]

I remember seeing a video of a Lasiodora parahybana taking down a pit viper...That has to be worthy of mention.

tarantulas are indeed formidable, but ants will ravage a tarantula

Yeah i watched that video the snake was fer de lance.

 

[Veles]

In my opinion, and as many other keepers will say, yes, but as an occasional treat. I personally stick to roaches, crickets, supers and wax worms (for slings) but the yearly feeder house gecko is an easy treat for an adult female pokie or other large arboreal.

Matters which species of gecko we are talking about,given that some of them can pose much greater threat to a tarantula than a small chipmunk.

 

[EmilzHernandez]

I clearly stated that the Gecko would a feeder House Gecko (H.frenatus). They are far too small to do serious damage to an adult female Pokie or Lampropelma Spp.

 

[Veles]

I clearly stated that the Gecko would a feeder House Gecko (H.frenatus). They are far too small to do serious damage to an adult female Pokie or Lampropelma Spp.

I know,i am just stating that there are species of gecko that should by no means be fed to a tarantula.

 

[EmilzHernandez]

I know,i am just stating that there are species of gecko that should by no means be fed to a tarantula.

Most definitely. When feeding a tarantula (or any captive animal really) you should never experiment by throwing in a feeder that is unheard of. A tokay Gecko could theoretically make short work of a Pokie if it took the upper hand. I would neve risk it. It's so stupid that people think they should feed their pet something super out of the ordinary. Tarantulas should have a near staple diet of insects, with some species getting the occasional larger vertebrate feeder.

 

[Veles]

Most definitely. When feeding a tarantula (or any captive animal really) you should never experiment by throwing in a feeder that is unheard of. A tokay Gecko could theoretically make short work of a Pokie if it took the upper hand. I would neve risk it. It's so stupid that people think they should feed their pet something super out of the ordinary. Tarantulas should have a near staple diet of insects, with some species getting the occasional larger vertebrate feeder.

Tokay geckos can weight up to nearly 700g,also they have super powerful jaws that would make a short work of a tarantula.

 

[TRection]

Am i the only one that read this and feels like this whole thread is research for some kind of underground Tarantula fighting ring? OP just wants the biggest and baddest T in his corner, like dog fighting but with T's and chipmunks.