Are you looking for true Theraphosa blondi? Please read this.

[Fran]

Lately I have been informed of many people sort of "scammed" when trying to buy Theraphosa blondi.

I know this is sort of old news, but since many newbies and not that newbies keep getting "tricked" with this transactions, let me clearify a couple of things for you guys since I have been looking for this specie for quite a long time.

Right now, in the known hobby (of course, there should be people out there who neither responded to my offers, or didnt read them) there are literally a handfull of people who has true Theraphosa blondi (subadult/adults).

Again, Im sure there are other enthusiast in the US with this specie, but they are not around the boards or at least dont seem to be interested in getting rid of them.

I have offered myself almost $1000 for an adult female, so believe me when I tell you that they are not around.


ALWAYS ask for pictures prior buying any Theraphosa. 99% of the times they are not what people says they are. Sometimes because of truly ignorance, some others because money is sweet.

 

[forhorsmn]

So what is it that the other people are selling? I've seen a quite a few people on other forums posting them for sale other than the 4 you listed. Are you saying that they are all either ignorant of what they have or trying to take advantage of the popularity of the species?

Oh and...

I have offered myself almost $1000 for an adult female, so believe me when I tell you that they are not around.

If I had offered myself that same deal, I would have taken it. But I trust me

 

[ShadowBlade]

I think what he means are true 'CONFIRMED' T. blondi subadults/adults. What are being sold are usually WC's that possibly are not being ID'd correctly.

-Sean

 

[Fran]

So what is it that the other people are selling? I've seen a quite a few people on other forums posting them for sale other than the 4 you listed. Are you saying that they are all either ignorant of what they have or trying to take advantage of the popularity of the species?

They are simply NOT Theraphosa blondi. Normally, Theraphosa stirmi. Same thing happens usually with T Apophysis.

Oh and...

If I had offered myself that same deal, I would have taken it. But I trust me

A..haha..

 

[RoseT]

<edit> ...I'll make sure to run the purchase by you Fran when I so decide to purchase a true blondi.....Gracias por la infomacion!

 

[Lorum]

99% of the times they are not what people says they are. Sometimes because of truly ignorance, some others because money is sweet.

I agree, it is the same in other countries, just if you wonder.

Again, Im sure there are other enthusiast in the US with this specie (...)

It is "species", both singular and plural. Saludos.

 

[Arachnopets]

Admin Note:

Please do not start posting varied sellers/dealers names inquiring if Fran knows if what they have is the real deal. Feel free to message Fran privately.


Debby

 

[Fran]

Anybody that wants to see the oficial paper by Rudloff and Weinman, please pm me