I live in northern Arizona and right now through Halloween is the annual tarantula migration. I picked up this guy and have him in a terrarium. He's all black except for his rump which is red/rusty color. That's his current size about an inch body without legs. I need to know species and size growth
And I would highly recommend the aforementioned A. chalcodes as a better pet species. I'M all about supporting the home team, but Marxi have a reputation for being a bit more threat-posey, and chalcodes are bigger and don't tend to mind handling.
That being said, IGNORE a lot of "first tarantula" rot on the internet. My "perfect first T" Rose Hair, for instance, would take my hand off...if she couldn't blind me first by kicking hairs! Temperament is highly variable within a species. Best bet of all is to raise a sling who will grow up used to your handling if you want that kind of interaction. I find 1 1\2 inch chalcodes slings in the house all of the time that mature to be lovely and even tempered as adults since they grow up being handled...and fed!
@Dovey what's the best species for a beginner? I'd really love a long term pet. I've had a bearded dragon before that lived 10 years with me. I loved the whole long term thing because it allowed ultimate bonding!
@Dovey I'd love to get a larger one if I could but I have no idea what any of those names are on there! Lol! My wants now are large, docile, affordable and easy for beginners. Can you point me to a good one on the list?
I'm going to release him tomorrow when it heats up a bit. Thanks everyone for helping out! I was kinda hoping for a baby but I guess not! Lol! Anybody know where to look for a female outside? What should I look for hide wise?
@Ktbuesa Aphonopelma chalcodes (Arizona/Desert Blond) Adult size roughly 4.5", Hardy, easy to care for, VERY long lived. Very attractive T and very affordable for you because you will probably find one under a rock in your street. heheh
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