Can’t wait any longer…had to post my new auratum…I’m in love!

[TabbyCat]

She’s so beautiful! I am totally I’d say she was adult. She’s big!
Her new house pics are to follow soon but isn’t she gorgeous! But I think all Ts are though!

 

[Fell]

Gorgeous!

 

[spideyspinneret78]

B. auratums are contenders for the Holy Grail of tarantulas. Those bright reds are stunning.

 

[fcat]

It's about time!!!!

She's absolutely gorgeous, congrats!

 

[IntermittentSygnal]

This is the one Brachy on my list. Beautiful!

 

[MariaLewisia]

Auratum is my favourite species out of all the Brachypelmas. So so beautiful! I have a 0.75" sling that is suspected female but she's (fingers crossed) growing like moss, so it'll be a while before she's as beautiful as yours!

 

[Wolfram1]

I have a 0.75" sling that is suspected female but she's (fingers crossed) growing like moss, so it'll be a while before she's as beautiful as yours!

(in french accent) ... 15 years later ...

 

[LilithArachne]

Beautiful T!

 

[TabbyCat]

Auratum is my favourite species out of all the Brachypelmas. So so beautiful! I have a 0.75" sling that is suspected female but she's (fingers crossed) growing like moss, so it'll be a while before she's as beautiful as yours!

Thank you, long way to go but wow what a journey to have with a T and she will be well worth the wait.
I have a G pulchra and can’t believe I’ve had her five years already, she’s gone from small to just a bit bigger than small!!! so I feel your pain

 

[LucN]

Stunner ! While they share a pattern with hamorii and smithi, the deep red on the patella in contrast to the midnight black coloring really makes them stand out. I'd say they look even better than boehmei. (But don't tell mine, she'll get jealous and hate me )

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I had 5 fire legs and 2 Mexican red knees The ones that became adult later lost to health problems oldest was around 15 🥲. Plus a cat snowy killed a fire leg, accidentally knocked over its container and another one also fell once rip. Sadly snowy is also gone from old age.
They were some of my favorites as far as color goes. Very prone to kicking hairs.

 

[LucN]

I had 5 fire legs and 2 Mexican red knees The ones that became adult later lost to health problems oldest was around 15 🥲. Plus a cat snowy killed a fire leg, accidentally knocked over its container and another one also fell once rip. Sadly snowy is also gone from old age.
They were some of my favorites as far as color goes. Very prone to kicking hairs.

My boehmei is approx 16-17 years old now, got her as an unsexed 1.5" juvie 14 years ago. She's still going strong and is always ready to hunt down her food. So far, so good. *Knocks on wood*

 

[Jimmyboi]

I'm approaching a decade into the hobby but I'm only just learning my love for some of these "beginner" species. Mostly because of folks like you posting photos like these... I'll add arautum to my wishlist.

 

[LucN]

I'm approaching a decade into the hobby but I'm only just learning my love for some of these "beginner" species. Mostly because of folks like you posting photos like these... I'll add arautum to my wishlist.

Just because they're considered "beginner" doesn't make them any less desirable. Sure, they're easy to work with as opposed to more advanced species. A couple of factors making me prefer them to others is not only their ease of care and laid-back temperament, but also their willingness to be on display nearly all the time. Add in good looks for most and longevity to boot, I'd say you've got a winning combination in my book.

 

[Jimmyboi]

Just because they're considered "beginner" doesn't make them any less desirable. Sure, they're easy to work with as opposed to more advanced species. A couple of factors making me prefer them to others is not only their ease of care and laid-back temperament, but also their willingness to be on display nearly all the time. Add in good looks for most and longevity to boot, I'd say you've got a winning combination in my book.

I agree. I ended up avoiding quite a few of them because of the growth rate when I started but there's so much to like if you can be patient! Thanks again for the great photo!