multiples?

[u bada]

so I'm always amazed when some of ya'll are like I have 8 of such and such species and 3 of them are growing faster than the rest, etc.

I mean, I feel like sure t's add up especially with their cost each just getting one of a species then you quadruple and bam that's a fair amount of $... now grant you, I've now graduated to having 2 of this and that and 3 of this, but just got an offer to get at a bunch of 2nd instar versi's and I feel like a wimp saying I just want 2 or 3... lol

I get it's about ensuring you get a female, or a male, depending on what you want to do... but is everyone's plan in having multiples is really my question, out of curiosity... I know with all my slings now once they're mature I really won't know what to do... is one incentive for me to trade and sell for later? or just like to have a large family? lol

 

[Ungoliant]

I get it's about ensuring you get a female, or a male, depending on what you want to do... but is everyone's plan in having multiples is really my question, out of curiosity... I know with all my slings now once they're mature I really won't know what to do... is one incentive for me to trade and sell for later? or just like to have a large family? lol

In addition to just increasing the odds of getting a female, I think some people get multiple slings with the expectation of trading/selling the extras (when they grow up) to subsidize their hobby.

 

[moricollins]

Also when you're buying small slings the mortality rate is higher than buying juveniles or subadults. I use to always try to but at least 4 of each species I kept so that way I would have a better chance of getting a female (or two), and to increase chances of getting as many as possible to adulthood. Plus your can always sell or trade the extras.

 

[EulersK]

Along with what other people have said, also remember that we all have favorite species. I've got a half-dozen P. scrofa not because I'm hoping for a female, but because I love that species. I just bought a third adult female N. coloratovillosus for the same reason.

 

[Rigor Mortis]

If I had the room I'd probably have half a dozen B. hamorii, the colours on mine never cease to stun me so why not have a whole army?

 

[Bipolar Spider]

I have 30 P metallica now as I always buy in bulk as slings. I stopped sexing them years ago as I mind what they are

 

[Teal]

Along with what other people have said, also remember that we all have favorite species.

This! I have over two dozen P. murinus and over a dozen P. chordatus because I simply adore them. I bred them, though, so that wasn't a problem lol

 

[cold blood]

Its soooooo much cheaper in the long run to buy as many multiples of cheaper slings as possible....you virtually always get the female you want and a bunch of trade bait or cash back which can result in quick and free expansion.

The most expensive and time consuming way to build a collection is to buy one sling at a time.

 

[basin79]

I don't have multiple of the same tarantula but I do have multiple of the same spiders simply because I love the species.

3x Sicarius thomisoides
3x Gandanameno sp
3x Calommata signata

 

[nicodimus22]

I usually buy two slings of a species at a time. If they're both male, I stop playing the sling lottery and go after a juvenile female whenever possible.

 

[Garetyl]

And some breeders give great discounts. If I bought one Nhandu and one Aphonopelma, it would have cost me 30. Instead, I got three Nhandus and two Aphonopelmas for 50. The other species offered in the 5 for 50 deal just weren't for me. And they threw in a free B. albo, so I have three now. No complaints, I love albos and I'd love to have more.

 

[Theneil]

There are different reasons for different people.

Like you say most buy multiple because the “need” a female for their collection. (probably the thing i hate most about the hobby if i’m honest)

Others might need a male, female, or pair for breeding purposes.

I tend to look for a good price on a lot of 5-20x (very often you can get a much better price buying in 5x or 10x lots of the same species) and then i keep a few for me and sell the rest to local people in the hobby to help pay for shipping and possibly even part of the cost of the ones i keep. But most of the time i still keep 2-5 of a species because i enjoy having multiples to get more feel foe the species instead of just an individual, plus i like to have both sexes.

 

[viper69]

For me it’s a space and time consideration.

 

[Dman]

I have 16 currently and none of them the same. I do not breed yet and do not focus on sexing. I go for colors and beautiful displays. When my males mature I sell them or trade them. I have gone up and down in my numbers over time but have always done it that way.

I have never understood having so many of the same unless you are making money off of them and breeding.

 

[ShyDragoness]

I've always been curious how people go about selling and trading their Ts, through classifieds, personal friends ect.
I've recently confirmed my B. albo juvi as a male so I suppose I'll be crossing that bridge in a few years once he matures.

Im more inclined to buy slings in bulk for reasons previously listed.

 

[cold blood]

For me it’s a space and time consideration.

Same for Dr. Who. Do you have your own T.A.R.D.I.S?

 

[viper69]

Same for Dr. Who. Do you have your own T.A.R.D.I.S?

Sorta, it’s a small device called the Enterprise. I’ve loaned it out for TV and movies a time or two

 

[SonsofArachne]

I try to buy at least 3 slings - if I can't find a juvie female.

 

[Liquifin]

People have their own objectives and reasoning's for buying multiples. I've always tried to buy multiples for breeding in the future. But their are some T.'s I buy multiples just because I find them fascinating. An example is the C. marshalli because I love the horns and I own 5 of them. Either way, to each and everyone for their own reasoning to buying multiples.

I personally think that buying multiples is a good thing if you have the money and space for them.