Testing out my Note 7 camera. Colors are all over the place, but focus is spot-on. I'm surprised at how this camera deals with macro images. It's able to pick up the fine urticating seate underneath the outer long setae. Very impressive.
Honestly my B albopilosum was my first ever tarantula and I can't get over how fiery orange their hairs are after a moult. I feel sad when people say they're ugly (saw a post recently really slamming the poor critters) because seeing that black and orange in person is always fantastic, my camera can't do it any justice either!
@Veribug I'm with you, they're one of my favorite Brachys. Just because they're dirt-cheap shouldn't devalue them as a spider. I love that they get fluffier with each molt! Adult females don't even look real. This girl is only about 3.5", she's got a couple years at least before she's full grown.
@EulersK actually thank you for sharing that information. Mine molted again just a few days ago and I've been totally confused as to whether she's an adult yet or not. But I love them so much, and she's been very gentle. I can definitely see why they're recommended to beginners. Hopefully we can get our cameras in gear and capture that orange fuzz!
@Veribug I'm not sure why, but most people don't know just how big these girls get. It's not unheard of for them to reach nearly 6" - although 5" is much more common. Pretty darn big for a Brachy, and their setae make them look even bigger.
@EulersK guess I'll have to get my ruler out later to be sure - she's having a good stretch at the mo. Maybe I can blag an extra inch for bragging rights hahaha
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