B.emilia temperament?

[keks]

My B. emilia was out . For seconds. 'til I had my phone in hands to make a pic. She was faster, and is in her hide again . I'm not sure if she had molted, I saw her too few -.-".

 

[TyjTheMighty]

Yeah I wish I had a picture of her bald spot but I don't. She was an itch cannon.

Mine actually molted not too long ago, so I've been kind of tip-toeing around her so she stays pretty for me just a bit longer ;.;

 

[NeptuneBlitZ]

I have a 3/4" sling and it is very chill and relaxed. It will actually just sit in the palm of my hand and not skittish. On the other hand i have a B. Hamori sling that is all over the place when im near its enclosure.

 

[viper69]

What is Brachypelma emilia's temperament like? Is it as skittish and nervous as B.boehmei? Or does it vary between the individual specimen? They really are a visually striking spider, I love the pictures of B.emilia on here, really good stuff. Feel free to share pictures on this thread. Anyway, the reason why I am asking is because I am planning to collect all of the Brachypelma genus and I would like to have a general idea of what expect when getting a B. emilia when the time comes.

Generally less nervous/flicky than boehmei, but don't count on it. Brachy's are like humans, individual- some are great some are not.

I own both.

 

[EulersK]

Yup, what @viper69 said. My AF B. boehmei is a flicky, skittish, stridulating fiend. My AF B. emilia is the definition of docile.

However, we can give you nothing but generalities. We all have at least one individual that breaks the mold of their stereotypical species attitude.

 

[Jmanbeing93]

@EulersK I saw how jumpy and nervous B.Boehmei is on YouTube, I plan to save that one for last in a Brachypelma collection.

It seems that reviews for B.emilia are a mixed bag, but the general consensus I got is that it is docile but slightly more skittish and can potentially be quite the kicker.

 

[EulersK]

@EulersK I saw how jumpy and nervous B.Boehmei is on YouTube, I plan to save that one for last in a Brachypelma collection.

B. vagans is much, much more skittish in my experience. Just less likely to bite or kick.

 

[Ellenantula]

My AF B emilia is calm, never flicked at me -- easy to complete any needed maintenance -- I don't get the impression she cares if disturbed. Good feeding response. Plus... beautiful.

 

[Jmanbeing93]

B. vagans is much, much more skittish in my experience. Just less likely to bite to kick.

Really? I was under the impression that they were rather calm. Goes to show how little I know about T at the moment.

 

[elportoed]

In my experience, they are relatively docile, if I have to rank them from skittish, kicking hair, etc.. auratum, boehmei, hamorii, klaasi, emilia, albiceps, vagans and albopilosums . The last3 are almost the same in temperment which are more pleasant to keep.

 

[elportoed]

In my experience, they are relatively docile, if I have to rank them from skittish, kicking hair, etc.. auratum, boehmei, hamorii, klaasi, emilia, albiceps, vagans and albopilosums . The last3 are almost the same in temperment which are more pleasant to keep.