What T should I get?

[Frodo240203]

Hi everyone. I currently own an adult A.seemani, P.regalis and vittata, juvenile p.irminia, gbb and a.geniculata and a LP a h.mac sling. On top of this I also own 2 heterometrus scorpions, an emperor and a vinegaroon. Im looking into buying a new sling, so based on my level of experience, could anyone recommend me on what I should get? Preferably a non-fossorial species, one that is mostly visible and has a medium-fast growth rate. Im okay with arboreals and terrestrials.
Thanks in advance!!

 

[Teal]

Brachypelma vagans.

Ours have gained several inches in the time we have had them (less than a year). They have great appetites. Some of ours have burrowed, but against the side of the enclosure so they are still very visible.

 

[sasker]

I don't see any Pamphobeteus spp. in your list. Get a Pampho. Or a Phormictopus. You won't regret it.

 

[antinous]

x2 for Pamphobeteus or Phormictopus sp. how can you say no to these?

 

[Bob Lee]

An OBT maybe? I love their color and their aggressive nature

 

[Frodo240203]

An OBT maybe? I love their color and their aggressive nature

I will definately get one of these in the future! Dont know if im ready yet tho...

x2 for Pamphobeteus or Phormictopus sp. how can you say no to these?

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Thanks! What is that stunning species in the 3rd photo?

Brachypelma vagans.

Ours have gained several inches in the time we have had them (less than a year). They have great appetites. Some of ours have burrowed, but against the side of the enclosure so they are still very visible.

I was thinking of b vagans too! Thanks for your reply

I don't see any Pamphobeteus spp. in your list. Get a Pampho. Or a Phormictopus. You won't regret it.

Nice suggestion, thanks! I probably will settle on one of them.

 

[antinous]

Thanks! What is that stunning species in the 3rd photo?

Young female Pamphobeteus sp. ‘platyomma’ the other two pictured are quite a bit smaller and have yet to gain their adult coloration unlike the platyomma

 

[Bob Lee]

I will definately get one of these in the future! Dont know if im ready yet tho...

Well you have kept pokies, and these are also old world with very poisonous venom.
Honestly I think that with enough precaution and a long enough tong anyone can keep OBTs without a problem...

 

[sasker]

Nice suggestion, thanks! I probably will settle on one of them.

I quite like my Pamphobeteus sp mascara.

 

[Frodo240203]

I quite like my Pamphobeteus sp mascara.

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Looks sweet. They dont burrow right?

 

[sasker]

They dont burrow right?

They do when they are smaller, but less later on. Mine is out quite often, but prefers to hide in her burrow if I disturb her container. Her hide is a large piece of cork bark, buried in the substrate. I haven't seen her for a while because she is near a molt, but otherwise I see her almost all the time. Definitely not a pet hole.

 

[Frodo240203]

They do when they are smaller, but less later on. Mine is out quite often, but prefers to hide in her burrow if I disturb her container. Her hide is a large piece of cork bark, buried in the substrate. I haven't seen her for a while because she is near a molt, but otherwise I see her almost all the time. Definitely not a pet hole.

Ok nice. Do you prefer pamphos or phormics though?

 

[sasker]

I prefer my pampho. I only have one Phormictopus sp., but I have no clue what. I got her almost for free from my local pet shop and the owner didn't remember what it was. Phormics usually tend to be a bit more high-strung, but mine is very easy going. My pamphobeteus has a bigger appetite and I like the stockier build. But phormics are great tarantulas too, just a lot cheaper.

Speaking from my own experience, the ones I keep do not kick a lot of hair, but I have heard other stories.

 

[Frodo240203]

I prefer my pampho. I only have one Phormictopus sp., but I have no clue what. I got her almost for free from my local pet shop and the owner didn't remember what it was. Phormics usually tend to be a bit more high-strung, but mine is very easy going. My pamphobeteus has a bigger appetite and I like the stockier build. But phormics are great tarantulas too, just a lot cheaper.

Speaking from my own experience, the ones I keep do not kick a lot of hair, but I have heard other stories.

Thanks a lot! Lastly, the growth rate is fast right?

 

[sasker]

Yes, absolutely. Matched only by Theraphosa spp., I think.

 

[Frodo240203]

Young female Pamphobeteus sp. ‘platyomma’ the other two pictured are quite a bit smaller and have yet to gain their adult coloration unlike the platyomma

Thanks!

 

[lazarus]

You need a T. stirmi

 

[Frodo240203]

You need a T. stirmi

Their prices though...

 

[Ungoliant]

Hi everyone. I currently own an adult A.seemani, P.regalis and vittata, juvenile p.irminia, gbb and a.geniculata and a LP a h.mac sling. On top of this I also own 2 heterometrus scorpions, an emperor and a vinegaroon. Im looking into buying a new sling, so based on my level of experience, could anyone recommend me on what I should get? Preferably a non-fossorial species, one that is mostly visible and has a medium-fast growth rate. Im okay with arboreals and terrestrials.Thanks in advance!!

Assuming you have the experience level to match what you already have (in other words, that you're not a brand keeper with a bunch of slings), you have many options.

I don't see any baboons on your list. Why not a Ceratogyrus? A spider with a horn is a pretty cool addition. (While my marshalli is a pet hole, most people say this species is on display a lot.)

Dat Horn (♀ Ceratogyrus marshalli)

• Ungoliant
• Dec 26, 2018
• 9
• ceratogyrus ceratogyrus cornuatus ceratogyrus marshalli female marshalli mature female miss hissypants straighthorned tarantula

This is the only time I've been able to take pictures of my pet hole since I got her in October...

Another good starter baboon is Augacephalus ezendami.

Phormictopus and Pamphobeteus could be some nice New World terrestrial options. (Phormictopus tend to be a little less expensive than Pamphobeteus.)

Bumba cabocla looks kind of like a cross between a tarantula and a true spider, and it has striking coloring.

Redhead (♂ Bumba horrida 2")

• Ungoliant
• Sep 19, 2018
• brazilian redhead tarantula bumba bumba cabocla bumba horrida horrida iracema cabocla juvenile juvenile male male paraphysa horrida pele

He rarely sits for photos.

I like the look of Davus pentaloris, and mine is always out.

Bumblebutt (♀ Davus pentaloris 2.75")

• Ungoliant
• Sep 19, 2018
• bumblebutt davus davus mozinno davus pentalore davus pentaloris female guatemalan tiger rump tarantula juvenile juvenile female pentaloris

If you're not opposed to dwarf species, Neoholothele incei and Dolichothele diamantinensis are cool. Neoholothele incei grows quickly and webs like crazy.

A Handsome Dandy (♂ Dolichothele diamantinensis 2.25")

• Ungoliant
• Feb 21, 2017
• 4
• brazilian blue dwarf tarantula brazilian blue tarantula diamantinensis dolichothele dolichothele diamantinensis juvenile male male oligoxystre diamantinensis wallflower

Wallflower, my 2.25" male Dolichothele diamantinensis.

For arboreals, you don't have any Avicularia or Caribena versicolor.

Skyler (♀ Avicularia avicularia 5")

• Ungoliant
• Sep 19, 2018
• 2
• avicularia avicularia avicularia female mature female pinktoe tarantula skyler

More Psalmopoeus could also be a good option for you.

Lean and Green (♀ Psalmopoeus cambridgei 5.5")

• Ungoliant
• Aug 2, 2018
• 4
• cambridgei female mature female psalmopoeus psalmopoeus cambridgei squirt trinidad chevron tarantula

Squirt molted 5 days ago.

You need a T. stirmi

Their prices though...

T. stirmi is normally pretty affordable. It's the T. blondi that will set you back a bit.

 

[antinous]

I quite like my Pamphobeteus sp mascara.

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I can’t wait for mine to reach this size!

My experience with Phormics is that their appetite is just as big and they are as food driven as Pamphos are, if not a bit more (I always get a better display when feeding them compared to feeding Pamphos). However, I only have one tarantula that’s over 4” and most of mine are under 3”.