Burgundy Goliath Birdeater

[arachnube]

So I have found a site that is selling Goliath Birdeater slings. They are also calling it an undiscovered species(aside from the 2 already discovered). I'm sure some of you know exactly what I'm talking about. Sounds like a selling point to me. With all the bio-diversity in the world i'm sure there is a kind humans haven't found yet, I'm just not sure a guy in Jersey has it. What do you all think?

Also is a G. Birdeater a good second T, or am I jumping my guns here?

 

[Moltar]

They have the terminology wrong. It's not an undiscovered species but rather an undescribed species. This means that it has not been properly examined by scientists, proven to be a unique species and asigned a taxonomic name such a Theraphosa blondi or Theraphosa apophysis. That's why you see it referred to as Theraphosa sp. "Burgundy Goliath".

Also they're not really the best for inexperienced keepers. The entire Theraphosa genus has rather specific requirement for humidity that can often be difficult for newer keepers to maintain. If not kept properly thay can really suffer from inadequate humidity.

They sure do look nice though, don't they? A species that is comparable in growth rate and size but easier to keep would be L. parahybana (Brazilian Salmon) They're pretty sweet T's too.

 

[arachnube]

Thanks Etown! Short answer, YES, I'm jumping my guns!

 

[rustym3talh3ad]

yes, u are jumping the gun a bit, but its good that u have the ability to not only get the answer to ur question but a very detailed and respectful explanation of the answer. thats one thing i like about this forum is people will give u more than ur moneys worth of information.

but i agree L. Parahybana are awesome, i have one myself and she grows like a weed. in 7 months shes quadrupled in size. i got her as a tiny little 1/2" sling and shes now over 3.75" in that time. they do kick hair but they are wonderfully handleable and dont require even half the time and skill needed to maintain a blondi.

 

[arachnube]

yes, u are jumping the gun a bit, but its good that u have the ability to not only get the answer to ur question but a very detailed and respectful explanation of the answer. thats one thing i like about this forum is people will give u more than ur moneys worth of information.

I agree this forum Rocks!:worship:

 

[MizM]

If it hasn't even been discovered yet, how can they sell it?

 

[the nature boy]

but i agree L. Parahybana are awesome

He's talking about a Theraphosa, not Lasiodora, Rusty. My daughter can read and she's 6, lol! ;P

 

[Sterlingspider]

*sigh* I've been fascinated by, but successfully resisting getting a Goliath up to this point, but I completely forgot about the Sp. Burgundy.

The only thing saving me at this point is that they're a bit more expensive then I want to drop for a s'ling this close after the holidays.

 

[GailC]

I have burgundy sling. For a long time I was worried about getting a Theraphosa due to the humidity requirements but so far its been really easy to keep.
A KK with half peat/half vermiculite as sub and some press and seal across the lid to reduce air flow.
Little beast is eating and growing well, can't wait to see what she does when it warms up here.

 

[Veneficus]

Also they're not really the best for inexperienced keepers. The entire Theraphosa genus has rather specific requirement for humidity that can often be difficult for newer keepers to maintain. If not kept properly thay can really suffer from inadequate humidity.

They sure do look nice though, don't they? A species that is comparable in growth rate and size but easier to keep would be L. parahybana (Brazilian Salmon) They're pretty sweet T's too.

I totally agree. I got a T. blondi and quickly discovered the challenge of keeping the humidity levels high enough, and then dealing with mold problems. I decided it wasn't worth the aggro. I prefer the Lasiodora species instead--easy keepers and they get huge. I have a 9" parahybana girl and an 8" difficilis girl. I also have a 3" klugi which is growing fast. Plus, the Lasiodora species' stay out all of the time. I seldom saw my T. blondi unless it wanted to eat.

 

[UrbanJungles]

I'm just not sure a guy in Jersey has it. What do you all think?

LoL-You'll be surprised at what rare spiders are found in Jersey Collections.
:razz:

 

[moose35]

LoL-You'll be surprised at what rare spiders are found in Jersey Collections.
:razz:

if people only knew what was in jersey ;P


@ OP
why would you be suprised someone from jersey has 1?

 

[rustym3talh3ad]

He's talking about a Theraphosa, not Lasiodora, Rusty. My daughter can read and she's 6, lol! ;P

hey read what i wrote before you open ur mouth lol. i was agreeing with the post about LP's being better than Theraphosa and how they are comparable in size. :wall: