Birupes simoroxigorum vs Aphonopelma mooreae

[Roger Gan]

Which species should i buy first between these two bc im having a hard time deciding as both of them have very unique colours.So which one do you guys think its better?

 

[Poonjab]

Birupes simoroxigorum.

 

[Roger Gan]

Birupes simoroxigorum.

Any suggestion that why birupes is better?

 

[Poonjab]

Not saying it’s better. If I had the choice to purchase either, I’d choose Birupes. Just like the look better.

 

[SonsofArachne]

I have both. A. mooreae have the normal growth rate of a Aphonopelma - slow. Birupes simoroxigorum bolt more than any other T. I own, so have a catch cup handy if you get one. Actually, Birupes are kind of slow growing too (for a OW, anyway). I personally slightly prefer Birupes as they obtain their adult colors quicker. Hope this helps.

 

[viper69]

Which species should i buy first between these two bc im having a hard time deciding as both of them have very unique colours.So which one do you guys think its better?

Better for who, what, why - subjective ie useless

Commit and own your decision.

 

[SonsofArachne]

Better for who, what, why - subjective ie useless

Commit and own your decision.

Are you trying to end the "what should I get?" threads on these forums? Can the forums take a 25% loss in threads?

 

[jrh3]

I have both. A. mooreae have the normal growth rate of a Aphonopelma - slow. Birupes simoroxigorum bolt more than any other T. I own, so have a catch cup handy if you get one. Actually, Birupes are kind of slow growing too (for a OW, anyway). I personally slightly prefer Birupes as they obtain their adult colors quicker. Hope this helps.

I heard that Birupes is a fast growing species.

 

[viper69]

Are you trying to end the "what should I get?" threads on these forums? Can the forums take a 25% loss in threads?

they should be phrased more specifically. Such as dropping in the traits one is concerned about- I know that’s a crazy idea!!!!!!!

Better for you, is not better for me.

Indeed 25% sounds good

Might as well ask “pick me a pretty T”

 

[jrh3]

Which species should i buy first between these two bc im having a hard time deciding as both of them have very unique colours.So which one do you guys think its better?

Have you kept OW species before?

 

[SonsofArachne]

I heard that Birupes is a fast growing species.

mine aren't, not compared to other OW's any way.

 

[Smotzer]

depends do you want OW or NW that could play a big part. Also how much money do you want to spend for what youre getting? Id personally go with something cheeper and add a couple more over paying the cost of just one B. simoroxigorum or an A mooreae. Thats just me im not into spending a lot of money on just one spider id rather get a few if im dropping some dimes.

 

[jrh3]

depends do you want OW or NW that could play a big part. Also how much money do you want to spend for what youre getting? Id personally go with something cheeper and add a couple more over paying the cost of just one B. simoroxigorum or an A mooreae. Thats just me im not into spending a lot of money on just one spider id rather get a few if im dropping some dimes.

Agreed, I would love to have a A. Mooreae but at that price point I can get 3 other nice species. Plus if you wait a few years you can find people that no longer want them and will be selling larger ones for less money, make out like a fat rat.

 

[Smotzer]

Agreed, I would love to have a A. Mooreae but at that price point I can get 3 other nice species. Plus if you wait a few years you can find people that no longer want them and will be selling larger ones for less money, make out like a fat rat.

Defintely, plus I could never justify spending the kind of money people are asking for an A. mooreae given how damn slow it grows..... aparently glacial..and the fact that, like you said in a few years youll find them for much cheaper when people get bored of them, and hopefully the price will drop too. I think poeple get conned sometimes paying over $300 for one spider that is a sling....No thank you, ill place a nice size order for that much!

 

[AvicRugby09]

Doesn’t Birupes loose it’s color though? Not that I know much about either given how rare and pricey they are.

 

[gabrielgartner]

I have. 5 inch A. mooreae sling that just went 163 days between molts.... Take that for what it's worth. It will be years before your see color on that thing.

 

[Matt Man]

I have. 5 inch A. mooreae sling that just went 163 days between molts.... Take that for what it's worth. It will be years before your see color on that thing.

I could have bought one that was about an inch and change but was too pricey

 

[Crazyarachnoguy]

I heard that Birupes is a fast growing species.

Mine are slow growing too.

 

[Hakuna]

Birupes - those legs tho

Mooreae - just a fancy, slow growing, less webby GBB...