A. geniculata setup advice

[8legfreak]

Wouldn't be overly surprised if it turns out to be a mm.

??? Maybe you're right.

 

[cold blood]

yes, that's N. coloratovillsus.

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• cold blood
• Feb 10, 2017
• 3

coloratovillsus...with flash

They don't get as big...6" range, but have every bit the same type of appetite. Many specimens are insanely flicky....way more than other Nhandu IME...but a great species to own none-the-less.

 

[8legfreak]

yes, that's N. coloratovillsus.

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• cold blood
• Feb 10, 2017
• 3

coloratovillsus...with flash

They don't get as big...6" range, but have every bit the same type of appetite. Many specimens are insanely flicky....way more than other Nhandu IME...but a great species to own none-the-less.

Looks like a consensus is forming and I think I have to agree. Looks like the seller confused similar @#%%$ common names. I do think I've got a great new T, though. Now to research coloratovillus care requirements...

 

[cold blood]

Keep it no different than you would a genic.

 

[EulersK]

Yep, 100% N. coloratovillosus. That's in my top five favorite species for sure, you'll love it! As has been said, keep identical to a geniculata. These are very bitey little things, so watch out for that.

I'm glad it's going to a good home. Get it off those wood chips!

For comparison's sake, my N. coloratovillosus:

N. coloratovillosus

• EulersK
• Oct 22, 2016
• 2
• brazilian black and white tarantula brazilopelma coloratovillosum coloratovillosus female nhandu nhandu coloratovillosus

This is quickly becoming my favorite species. Gotta love these attitude on these. Ravenous...

 

[8legfreak]

Wood chips are good as gone. Thanks for the ID help! (everyone) I'll post new picks after the (careful) re-house. Can't wait to post post-molt pics as well and see what we come up with for gender!

 

[EulersK]

I'd be pretty surprised if it turns out to be male. Even as juvies, this species is usually quite leggy as males. Not nearly as stocky as the picture you posted.

 

[8legfreak]

The guy said the pet store ASSURED him it was a female. But he also thought he had a "Brazilian White Knee". Fingers are crossed.