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[Darth Nader]

one day I do hope to get an OW tarantula.

one day, but not today

 

[reverendsterlin]

For a first OW, the Pterinochilus murinus would have to be the top pick. Like a rosie they are nearly indestructible and will breed and produce sacs at the drop of a hat and the bright orange color is a standout and at $4 a 5 pack is perfect. The Heteroscodra maculata would have to rank #2, the white and dark gray contrast of an adult is absolutely stunning. Both are easy to keep and the H mac has on occasion been known to be fairly calm T for an OW. Fear of OW T's is way over rated in my book, any T can bite or throw a threat display just check a psycho rosie.
Rev

 

[ThomasH]

Does anyone know how much a G. Pulchra costs?

They're in such high demand that it is really hard to find one. Off the top of my head I don't even know if anyone has slings for sale today. There are juveniles and adults though. Unsexed three inchers go for $150+.

 

[Darth Nader]

For a first OW, the Pterinochilus murinus would have to be the top pick. Like a rosie they are nearly indestructible and will breed and produce sacs at the drop of a hat and the bright orange color is a standout and at $4 a 5 pack is perfect. The Heteroscodra maculata would have to rank #2, the white and dark gray contrast of an adult is absolutely stunning. Both are easy to keep and the H mac has on occasion been known to be fairly calm T for an OW. Fear of OW T's is way over rated in my book, any T can bite or throw a threat display just check a psycho rosie.
Rev

I don't fear OW tarantulas, I just want a spider I can hold and unfortunatley I don't think OW T's fit that definition.

 

[ThomasH]

Fear of OW T's is way over rated in my book, any T can bite or throw a threat display just check a psycho rosie.
Rev

I agree and at least OW's don't do the hair flicking. I hate the hair flicking.
TBH

 

[Zoltan]

I hate to repeat myself, but... just get the one that you like and do not buy one just because other people voted for it. It's gonna be your spider after all, not anyone else's.

 

[ThomasH]

I don't fear OW tarantulas, I just want a spider I can hold and unfortunatley I don't think OW T's fit that definition.

Actually you can handle any T. I handle my C. schioedtei. I also know people who handle P. murinus's. Both T's have a bad reputation but handling is still very possible.
TBH

 

[ThomasH]

I hate to repeat myself, but... just get the one that you like and do not buy one just because other people voted for it. It's gonna be your spider after all, not anyone else's.

I agree. I never quite understood the "which one" polls anyway.

 

[Darth Nader]

Thank you Eraisuithon. I will get what T i want. I'm merely doing this because I'm interested in what spiders others like.

 

[Darth Nader]

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[ThomasH]

So what are you leaning towards as of now?
TBH

 

[Darth Nader]

So what are you leaning towards as of now?
TBH

Well I voted for the Golden Knee.

 

[Fingolfin]

If you want to hold it, and not pay a lot, the aureostriata is the way to go...
but why all the posts?

 

[Darth Nader]

Yeah, I'm already looking around for a Golden Knee at the local dealers. I don't want to buy one over the internet becuase of my distrust of the United States Postal Service...

 

[BrachyDude]

I voted A. seemani, cause they are beautiful, docile, and uber cheap. Definately one of my fav Ts. If not that L parabyhana.

But then again there is an adult female G auestriata in the classifieds...

Enjoi,
Alex

 

[Darth Nader]

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[Darth Nader]

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[Arachnobrian]

I voted G. pulchra.

If you get a sling now, it may be a juvi in 5 years. They grow that slow.

Expensive and tough to find.



second - G. aureostriata

 

[Kamikaze]

I voted for a G pulchra....
I saw one the other day and it was awesome.
Wish I can get one for my own.

 

[Darth Nader]

I imagine that I'm going to get a G. Aureostriata even if the G. Pulchra "wins" the "contest"