A huge dilemma

[johnny quango]

As of this morning I've suddenly gained 2 spaces that need to be filled as I've just sold my Avic sp kwitara and my Avic sp pucallpa for almost 3 times what I paid for them. So I'm thinking an M robustum is coming soon to take 1 space because the more I see and read/hear comments about them the more I want 1. The dilemma however comes from the other empty space I've found an unsexed juvenile X immanis @£65/$110 but the problem is the breeder (well known) only as 1 left and won't post it because of rarity and potential loss which is fair so if I want it I'll have to drive 188 miles there and 188 miles back to collecr it. The 2nd tarantula that could fill the empty space is a M mesomelas sling around 1" it's 4 pounds more expensive but as the breeder is carrying more stock it can and will be posted, the problem with this however is they tend to be in general a little fragile in captivity. So you see my dilemma a truly ludicrous drive or I take a chance on a somewhat more fragile and rarer tarantula

 

[crlovel]

I see no dilemma. Get both.

 

[Sarkhan42]

As of this morning I've suddenly gained 2 spaces that need to be filled as I've just sold my Avic sp kwitara and my Avic sp pucallpa for almost 3 times what I paid for them. So I'm thinking an M robustum is coming soon to take 1 space because the more I see and read/hear comments about them the more I want 1. The dilemma however comes from the other empty space I've found an unsexed juvenile X immanis @£65/$110 but the problem is the breeder (well known) only as 1 left and won't post it because of rarity and potential loss which is fair so if I want it I'll have to drive 188 miles there and 188 miles back to collecr it. The 2nd tarantula that could fill the empty space is a M mesomelas sling around 1" it's 4 pounds more expensive but as the breeder is carrying more stock it can and will be posted, the problem with this however is they tend to be in general a little fragile in captivity. So you see my dilemma a truly ludicrous drive or I take a chance on a somewhat more fragile and rarer tarantula

A xenesis species for that price sounds like an absolute steal to me, I wouldn't hesitate to drive for it. Mesomelas is also very different in the conditions it needs, as they come from a very high cool elevation, so it may be harder to keep as you mentioned so I wouldn't take that chance if you're only getting 1 of the species.

 

[Ghost Dragon]

I agree with Sharkan. I'm sure it will be a lovely drive there & back to get the immanis. From what I've read, they seem to be hardier than mesomelas.

 

[Exoskeleton Invertebrates]

M. mesomelas aren't that complicated I've had them cool and warm and done just fine. Keep it at all times moist and you'll be fine. I would get both to make your long drive worth your while.