Anyone have one of these?

[Ropes4u]

I think my next order will be for these two species does anyone have experience with them?

Poecilotheria rufilata

Avicularia bicegoi

I will also be ordering an adult from John Hoke or Todd to put on display at the office but I havent decided on which species - I think probably an aboreal.

Thanks, Ropes

 

[petitegreeneyes]

I have the rufiliata. They are quite pretty

 

[Ropes4u]

How is it to care for pretty easy?

Thanks, John

 

[petitegreeneyes]

Actually she is. She is at 5" and has adapted well and I don't mist her as often as I should but she has a good sized water dish and seems quite content. She is eating right now. They are more timid than some of the other pokes. We can clean her cage and she will run and hide, not like my 7" Regalis or 6" Ornata, them two like to hold their ground and show me that they are the boss I still win though!

 

[dilleo]

Get both, they're both awesome. I like the becigo better, but they only have slings available right now.

-Jeremy

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Originally posted by Ropes4u
I think my next order will be for these two species does anyone have experience with them?

Poecilotheria rufilata

Avicularia bicegoi

I will also be ordering an adult from John Hoke or Todd to put on display at the office but I havent decided on which species - I think probably an aboreal.

Thanks, Ropes

Um, since I won't ever own a pokie, I can't find it in me to reccommend it. But the A. bicegoi is beautiful and I recommend it wholeheartedly! In fact, I might just stick with the family Avicularia for all of my arborial needs. Hmmm...:?

Definately get the bicegoi!

Bd

 

[Ropes4u]

Just curious by why wouldnt you own a Pokie or a bicegoi? Pokies are gorgeous and fast becoming my most wanted.

John

 

[Dean W]

i have never personally cared for one, but from what i've heard, they are pretty easy going. But in the off chance u get a mean one, no matter what spider it is, nothing can defend against a pair of metal tongs

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Originally posted by Ropes4u
Just curious by why wouldnt you own a Pokie or a bicegoi? Pokies are gorgeous and fast becoming my most wanted.

John

I would get a bicegoi.

Pokies are gorgeous. But I am just erring on the better side of caution, because of the bite reports such as the one at http://www.bighairyspiders.com/ . When you go there, click the link that says "Important notice about Poecilotheria!". Look around the site while you are there. It is a really great site, although it isn't updated on a regular or semi-regular basis. I have read other reports of bad reactions to pokie venom. There are many people who would discount this reaction as being an alergic reaction, but I haven't seen any reports this serious due to a B. smithi bite. Sure this might just be blown out of proportion, and I might be overreacting, but I won't get one.

BD

They are gorgeous though!

 

[Mojo Jojo]

Originally posted by Dean W
i have never personally cared for one, but from what i've heard, they are pretty easy going. But in the off chance u get a mean one, no matter what spider it is, nothing can defend against a pair of metal tongs

Can the spiders not climb metal? Because I have read at least one bite report, where a sling such a a H. lividum ran up the tongs and bit the person on the hand numerous times.

BD

 

[Gillian]

Hi,
Definitely the rufi...Plus, it will make an outstandingly gorgeous display t.
Peace,
Gillian

 

[Devildoll]

You're all babies

get a pokie!
seriously...
it was one of my first spiders....
they are not aggressive often... just flighty....
and a bite is a bite.... if you're gonna go, what better way than a T bite!

 

[Dean W]

the metal tongs was just a joke, i would not suggest using tongs to pick up or hold a tarantula. Just not a good idea,