Smithi or Boehmei

[italian1x]

Which one do you like more and why?

 

[beanb142002]

Boehmi because I have a Smithi already and my collection needs to grow. Plus I plan on breeding and selling the babies.

 

[Clement]

im going with boehmei too. there is more orange o there legs...but smithi are great too

 

[shanebp]

Smithi, IMO they look nicer, but then again, IMO the Auratum is the best!

 

[DemonAsh]

I would say the Boehmi. I haven't had an adult yet, but from the pictures I've seen, the Boehmi always seems fuller and brighter...

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[Ariel]

Hard to say, I really like both. But I'd have to see B. boehmei. I haven't had one yet but they're so gorgeous! But then again B. smithi is the CLASSIC tarantula, you really can't go wrong with them. If I'm not mistaken I think B. boehmei tend to be more skittish too, I can't verify this, I've never owned a B. boehmei. I DO have a B. smithi and I think he tends to be pretty skittish, though that seems to be a new development, he used to be a lot more calm.

 

[italian1x]

Thanks all

 

[BrettG]

boehmei will kick more hairs,asd it is a more skittish and nervous T.

 

[elportoed]

I have both. I was more attracted to the B boehmei at first, but as the time goes by, I become to like the B smithi just as much.

Like most posts said, B boehmei tend to kick hair very readily.

 

[stonemantis]

Which one do you like more and why?

Brachypelma smithi - Pretty docile, get to a good size, great eaters, and kicks less hairs.

Boehmei are more attractive but, very nervous and quick to kick hair.

 

[Redneck]

I would have to say the B. smithi.. I think its because I have 2 females..
They are gorgeous.. But mine tend to be very skittish & quick to kick hairs..

I would like to breed my female.. But I cant seem to find a MM for her..

 

[Crows Arachnids]

Who is the better Brachypelma?

Personally I prefer Brachypelma boehemi over smithi because of the sheen of red it develops. That of course is entirely based upon looks. I prefer the temperment of the smithi very much over the boehemi, you can't have it all

 

[sean-820]

No personal experience for either, but i like the looks of bohemi over smithi, but both look great so you cant go wrong

 

[flyguycolorado]

Personally I prefer Brachypelma boehemi over smithi because of the sheen of red it develops. That of course is entirely based upon looks. I prefer the temperment of the smithi very much over the boehemi, you can't have it all

+1 it's all up to looks but I vote Boehmei

 

[MichiganReptiles]

I don't have either yet, but (I'm the odd ball here, I guess) I think the smithi is a lot more attractive than the boehemi.

 

[Moose9]

Brachypelma smithi - Pretty docile, get to a good size, great eaters, and kicks less hairs.

Boehmei are more attractive but, very nervous and quick to kick hair.

Just what I was thinking, I agree. My B. smithi's kick hairs, but my female B.boehmei is just ridiculous at kicking. I just touch her container and she start kicking hairs before the lid comes off. Then I suffer for a few days so she can eat.

 

[J.huff23]

I say smithi. Because I dont have any boehmei yet.

 

[smallara98]

Smithi all the way! IMO because they usually dont flick hairs as much (from my experience), aren't freaking skittish, and are classic. I find their patterns to be more attractive also! But auratum IMO is my fav!

 

[belljar77]

My smithi is pretty cool, always out, a serious prey wrestler. I haven't had to handle him for awhile, but he's been fairly docile in the past. My boehmei is beautiful, but will slap anything that moves. Like 'em both for different reasons.

 

[briarpatch10]

brachypelma boehmei ... I think the coloring is better and more of it! they also have more "personality" I just bought one today and already its more active than my G. Rosea and I love the colors!