Eagle555 Jumping spiders
Arachnosquire
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What’s the best OW T for a first OW?
Nice! How many Ts have you had before you got an Old world?I started off with a M. balfouri. A bit flighty though, quick on its feet. A good recommendation is anything in the Ceratogyrus genus. Looks very unique with the horn, and the awesome patterns are an added bonus. Doesn't grow slow, is a very decent eater. Can throw a threat pose here and there but that's much better than a bolt. Not as bolty in my experience, but that may be a specimen characteristic. It will create awesome tunnels and burrows for you.
wow beautiful
and that's a fat pre molt one....this is literally as bad as they ever look...hahaNice! How many Ts have you had before you got an Old world?
wow beautiful
Well hey if that’s the ugliest I would love oneand that's a fat pre molt one....this is literally as bad as they ever look...haha
I think it was 4.Nice! How many Ts have you had before you got an Old world?
Thank you for the advice!!I think it was 4.
T. albopilosus, G. pulchra, C. versicolor and a N. chromatus.
I've considered myself ready after dealing with a very reactive N. chromatus. I'm talking about common threat poses at the littlest thing, and common bolting bursts. If you feel ready to deal with a potentially reactive and quick spider, then go for it.
I love the Champagne Robustus as well. My larger one is very recluse and easily disturbed, will rarely ever leave the burrow but is savage when it comes to feeding time.I'm also from Australia. If any other Australians have the patience for it, I'd recommend Selenotypus sp champagne robustus as the best for a first timer. Slow growing, fairly docile and able to go for lengths without food - but voracious eaters when they do.
All while sporting a beautiful silky sheen and a mixture of rich browns.
Old picture this one. This is when I first got her from someone that was moving and couldn't take her with them. I've updated her living quarters and substrate quite a bit since. More compact (she didn't seem to like a lot of space) and 50% red desert sand. View attachment 441514
...and even if the Pterinochilus acts defensively: after that you really know EVERYTHING there is about OWs on the subject of handling!In my opinion, P. murinus makes an excellent first old world tarantula, though some may disagree with me. Husbandry is very easy, beautiful species, and not nearly as defensive as commonly portrayed when they're in the proper setup.