Can I get a comparison of all three Theraphosa species?

[Nebs Tarantulas]

I’m considering getting a Therphosa but I wanna know which is the best of them, in terms of husbandry and things like that, also tips on what substrate I should use, or which you like to use, I already did a lot of research but I want even more info before jumping into one

 

[Smotzer]

Plenty of photos in the Theraphosa genus gallery:

Theraphosa

For pictures of tarantulas from the genus Theraphosa.

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[Liquifin]

In terms of care, they're pretty much all the same for all three species. The care is very easy in my opinion as they're similar to the A. geniculata to me. Moist substrate and a lot of space to move about. The only difference is that Theraphosa's are notorious for hair kicking, but enclosure wise, it's similar to the A. geniculata. The real trouble a lot of people get into is usually identifying them apart as all three species are very similar and are usually misidentified.

There are plenty of threads on this forums and there are plenty of threads by the @The Spider House and others on this forums about the Theraphosa's. So maybe they can link their threads for additional help.

Here's mine:

Theraphosa Species Leg Femurs are Cool

I'm bored and I find Theraphosa's to be fun and I just wanted to show some of the leg femurs from some specimens of mine as I find them fascinating and very distinct between species. My favorite being the Theraphosa apophysis in terms of it's insane setae on its femurs. Theraphosa stirmi...

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[BoyFromLA]

If you click it (not the one I put up, but from the actual search page), it will give you various informations you’re seeking.

 

[Tarantuland]

You can keep them all the same, husbandry, temperament, behavior, and size are all very similar. Same substrate you'd use for any other tarantula

 

[Matt Man]

In terms of care, they're pretty much all the same for all three species. The care is very easy in my opinion as they're similar to the A. geniculata to me. Moist substrate and a lot of space to move about. The only difference is that Theraphosa's are notorious for hair kicking, but enclosure wise, it's similar to the A. geniculata. The real trouble a lot of people get into is usually identifying them apart as all three species are very similar and are usually misidentified.

There are plenty of threads on this forums and there are plenty of threads by the @The Spider House and others on this forums about the Theraphosa's. So maybe they can link their threads for additional help.

Here's mine:

Theraphosa Species Leg Femurs are Cool

I'm bored and I find Theraphosa's to be fun and I just wanted to show some of the leg femurs from some specimens of mine as I find them fascinating and very distinct between species. My favorite being the Theraphosa apophysis in terms of it's insane setae on its femurs. Theraphosa stirmi...

arachnoboards.com

another member of the geniculata fan club.
this reads as a passive aggressive "Just get a A. genic" with which I actually concur

 

[Liquifin]

another member of the geniculata fan club.
this reads as a passive aggressive "Just get a A. genic" with which I actually concur

Not passive aggressive, I'm just trying to say that Theraphosa care is not that hard as most people make it seem. Not to mention Theraphosa's are all very hardy in my experience.

 

[MuddledMuticus]

If you want Theraphosa my vote is for stirmi.

 

[The Spider House]

Below is a collage of some of my AF from each of the 3 Theraphosa

Top T Apophysis
Middle T blondi
Bottom T stirmi

As adults
T apophysis are darker than the blondi and stirmi and the abdomen has full red hairs.they also have hairs on the patella (knee) segment.

Blondi have red hairs on the back part of the abdomen and have hairs on the patella segment

Stirmi are usually a little lighter than blondi and do NOT have longer hairs on the patella.

As slings...
T Apophysis have pink feet running in to the next leg segment and the body is virtually black. That are also very "leggy" looking.

Blondi and stirmi slings have the same base colour. But stirmi have pink feet, blondi have brown feet.

Hope that helps

 

[Edan bandoot]

3 brown spiders with variation in hairs, get the cheapest one available.

I like the look of the hairless one the most

 

[The Spider House]

3 brown spiders with variation in hairs, get the cheapest one available.

I like the look of the hairless one the most

You are in luck, T stirmi (bottom) usually the cheapest, then apophysis (even though I think they are the nicest) and then blondi usually the most expensive.

 

[Nebs Tarantulas]

Below is a collage of some of my AF from each of the 3 Theraphosa

Top T Apophysis
Middle T blondi
Bottom T stirmi

As adults
T apophysis are darker than the blondi and stirmi and the abdomen has full red hairs.they also have hairs on the patella (knee) segment.

Blondi have red hairs on the back part of the abdomen and have hairs on the patella segment

Stirmi are usually a little lighter than blondi and do NOT have longer hairs on the patella.

As slings...
T Apophysis have pink feet running in to the next leg segment and the body is virtually black. That are also very "leggy" looking.

Blondi and stirmi slings have the same base colour. But stirmi have pink feet, blondi have brown feet.

Hope that helps
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This was actually a major help thank you! I think I’ll go with Aphophyis

 

[The Spider House]

This was actually a major help thank you! I think I’ll go with Aphophyis

My pleasure. Glad to help and a good choice.

Picture below of one of my other T apophysis clearly showing the full range of longer hairs on the abdomen