Arachnophoric
Arachnoangel
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Do you ever find a species that seems to be that diamond in the rough? Just an absolute gem of a T for it's beauty, it's behavior, it's temperament... But the problem is that is just doesn't seem to get the love it deserves?
For me, it's the Bumba cabocla.
Pictured above is my 2" juvenile male, Teddy. I haven't had him long, but he's been nothing but an absolute joy from the start. The first thing I noticed about this species is just how unique they look, slim true-spider legs so velvety black, it'd leave a G. pulchra green with envy. With age, the abdomen follows suit! And the carapace, a wonderful counterpoint to balance out that black with a fiery orange-red that draws the eye, like the center of an exotic flower.
Perhaps it isn't the norm for these guys, but Teddy eats like a beast with a gusto that puts Happy, my A. geniculata, to shame. So food-driven, this guy attacked the stream of water when I tried filling his water dish! Besides that though, he's a relatively slow moving tarantula that likes to take his time as he explores his enclosure. Very curious, and quite bold despite me having heard initially that this species tends to be rather shy. But not Teddy - he hangs out in the open, likely waiting for food to come ambling by!
This species is mainly terrestrial with some digging habits, and seems to be perfectly happy on relatively dry substrate and a water dish present. They're a smaller species, with mature females growing right around the 4-5" mark.
TL;DR - Small, great eater, and a gorgeously unique look both in color and body structure. I'm already looking to pick up another! I mean, heck, the name is even super fun to say! Just try it yourself; Bumba cabocla, Bumba cabocla, Bumba cabocla....
So, the conversation point of this thread:
What is a species you absolutely love that seems to be largely underappreciated in the hobby, and why do you love it so much?
For me, it's the Bumba cabocla.
Pictured above is my 2" juvenile male, Teddy. I haven't had him long, but he's been nothing but an absolute joy from the start. The first thing I noticed about this species is just how unique they look, slim true-spider legs so velvety black, it'd leave a G. pulchra green with envy. With age, the abdomen follows suit! And the carapace, a wonderful counterpoint to balance out that black with a fiery orange-red that draws the eye, like the center of an exotic flower.
Perhaps it isn't the norm for these guys, but Teddy eats like a beast with a gusto that puts Happy, my A. geniculata, to shame. So food-driven, this guy attacked the stream of water when I tried filling his water dish! Besides that though, he's a relatively slow moving tarantula that likes to take his time as he explores his enclosure. Very curious, and quite bold despite me having heard initially that this species tends to be rather shy. But not Teddy - he hangs out in the open, likely waiting for food to come ambling by!
This species is mainly terrestrial with some digging habits, and seems to be perfectly happy on relatively dry substrate and a water dish present. They're a smaller species, with mature females growing right around the 4-5" mark.
TL;DR - Small, great eater, and a gorgeously unique look both in color and body structure. I'm already looking to pick up another! I mean, heck, the name is even super fun to say! Just try it yourself; Bumba cabocla, Bumba cabocla, Bumba cabocla....
So, the conversation point of this thread:
What is a species you absolutely love that seems to be largely underappreciated in the hobby, and why do you love it so much?
