Seen them in my Petco as well. Love the variety offered but hate the packaging.
It's Nhandu something, it says right on the weird "tank" thing.
"Brazilian white banded" is the common name asscociated with Acanthoscurria, Nhandu etc. Generally common names are hated when used as they can pertain to many different sp. of T, Ex. As your right now asking for which specific sp. lol he bought.
It's actually Nhandu colloratovillosus, just shows how garbage common names are.
Your right but ''Brazilian white banded" could describe plenty of sp., Thats why I frown upon CN.
Yeah, that's very concerning. OP, were they locked behind glass originally and you just put them on a shelf for a picture or were they out there on a shelf to begin with?
It's the shaking and that they're more likely to be bought for me personally. More likely to be taken right to the counter and purchased rather than talking to an employee and hopefully being at least a bit educated, on the general responsibility of owning a pet minimum.
They also sell A. geniculata and brockelhursti. Most definitely the op should look closer at the indicated scientific name...we've seen pics of the enclosures, scientific names are indeed listed.
I noticed that as well.
Exactly, any kid or even adult can pick them up, unsupervised, and shake/lean/flip/drop as many as they can. I just picture some kid wandering away from mom for a minute and grabbing and shaking the spider in every one just to see them. Or an adult looking and finally seeing the t, only to panic and drop the enclosure to the ground. They should most certainly be locked away, do not do so IMO is quite irresponsible of the store....these aren't crickets or mealworms, they shouldn't be treated like them!
lol, but in all fairness it's the OP's first post.
scientific name for that common name is acothoscuria geniculata most likely.
I'm glad you're excited and definitely can appreciate your enthusiasm! Is this your first T? If not, ignore the rest of this
If so, I'm guessing it is since you said you can't wait to see what it looks like (not a slight against you, just an observation ) what do you know about them and setting them up properly? I have a sling of this species myself, maybe 3/4" if I round up haha, and can't wait until it gets its adult colors. Lots of info on the forums about them. Many find it easier to search the forums by doing a site specific search using Google or whatever search engine they prefer (Duckduckgo myself) rather than the forum's search. I've had luck both ways. If you can't find an answer to your Q's ask away. Welcome to AB!