Best display arboreal species?

[Veitchiiman13]

Hey guys!

The title says it all, I just transferred my stirmi out of the overly tall tank it was in so now I have room for an arboreal. The tank is in a sitting room, so I'd like to have a T that I would actually see out, not a pet log. I've been particularly interested in, but not 100% set on, the Avicularia (or ex-avicularia) species. The other main factor is size, the tank is fairly large, so I'd prefer a larger spider. Not too worried about temperament. I'd also prefer NW species to OW, I know the chance is small, but I'm not a big fan of keeping animals that could potentially put me in the hospital.

Any recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[cold blood]

AF ORNATA

• cold blood
• Nov 1, 2017
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Psalmopoeus cambridgei

• cold blood
• Mar 11, 2017
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cam...the camster..the caminator, the cam-meister...Dr. Camenstein...Cam-a-lama-ding-dong...mass...

I would vote for a Pokie or a P. cam

 

[Nightstalker47]

Poecs are pretty good displays, ornata and regalis are the ones I see out the most. They do spook pretty easily at times though, and venom is quite potent.

My AF cams just stand their ground...often approaching disturbances, fearless spiders IME. Probably the best display arboreal out there. They look great, and get pretty big...around 7'' or so.

Although gorgeous, I would avoid P.irminia for a display species...I see my three only late nights and early mornings, they're very quick to retreat once they notice my presence too. They do look great when you see them though.

Another good NW arboreal candidate would be T.gigas, these guys are seldom mentioned...quite underrated spider IMO. They rarely hide and have that bright red overall coloration. MMs turn brown/grey, but still look good IMO. Smaller species though, adults don't get over the 6'' range.

 

[CyclingSam]

I’ll throw another vote for P. cam. I love those things!

 

[AnimalNewbie]

Pokeies but since you want a big NW showcase I’ll go with P cam or maybe P. Irminia but I hear they hide a lot.

 

[Veitchiiman13]

Those are some beauties! Sounds like P. cambridgei would be my best option, and I absolutely love the look of them! Thanks for the help guys!

One more question for those of you with P. cambridgei, how's their growth rate? I'd love to find an AF but I'd go for a juvie if they grow at a decent pace.

 

[cold blood]

One more question for those of you with P. cambridgei, how's their growth rate? I'd love to find an AF but I'd go for a juvie if they grow at a decent pace.

Growth rates are very fast. They are not only one of the faster growing species, they are also one of the very best eaters....crazy feeding response. They tend to get less and less reclusive as they grow.

I would highly recommend getting a couple slings and raising them...one of the all time great slings to raise. Frequent molts and amazing growth per molt.

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• cold blood
• Nov 8, 2016

Hungry little P. cam sling 3i

 

[sdeveikis]

came out for a drink of water

• sdeveikis
• May 9, 2018
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and happily sat on her bark for a little

Newest addition to the collection

• sdeveikis
• May 3, 2018
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Beautiful P. cambridgei arrived today! Couldn't be happier with her

Another vote for the P. cambridgei. She mostly just chills on her log and doesn't really startle easily. The other day, I opened up the front panels and stuck my DSLR a little bit in and she started crawling towards me and rested her front legs on the lens; she's extremely chill, great eater, and very pretty.

 

[Veitchiiman13]

Well, I'm sold. Guess I'll be picking a few of these guys up shortly. A fast grower will also be a nice change of pace, compared to all of my Brachypelma slings.

Thanks again guys!

 

[Toribugxox]

Tapinauchenius gigas is another good species, they can hide sometimes but are quite beautiful

 

[Nightstalker47]

I opened up the front panels and stuck my DSLR a little bit in and she started crawling towards me and rested her front legs on the lens; she's extremely chill, great eater, and very pretty.

Be careful now, you wouldn't want her eating your camera lens... Cams are as greedy as spiders come lol.

 

[JoshDM020]

Large arboreal with a particular interest in Avicularia? A. braunshauseni. Not the most visually stunning avic, pretty much an oversized A. avicularia, but they get pretty big. I have a seperate wishlist specifically for avics and exes, and that one's at the top. Followed by C. versicolor, which ive heard is a good display, but they may not reach your size goals at 5"/6".
But arboreals are nifty because you can fill empty space with fake leaves and cork bark, and adults can be kept in an enclosure that seems too large with no real issues. And avics like a lot of cover, anyways. Specific dimensions of the tank may be helpful