Carlsbad green tarantula

[Strouse90]

Recently I picked up what was called an Arizona Red Rump, only to find out it was anything but. I have found out that I actually have a Carlsbad Green tarantula. I was just curious if anyone has any information on this tarantula? As in cost, rarity, or any general info would be appreciated!


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[exitium]

The TKG says it's an Aphonopelma species. Do you have a photo to post of it ?

 

[Torrid]

+1, a picture would be nice. These two species look very different from one another, so I'm wondering how they were mixed up in the first place, unless you bought a sling/juvenile?

 

[Strouse90]

Here's two pics, you can't really see it too well but there is a blueish color to him. First photo is with flash, second is without.

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[Exoskeleton Invertebrates]

Yours does look like the Aphonopelma sp. "Carls Bad Green. Here is my female Aphonopelma sp. "Carls Bad Green".


Jose

 

[Biollantefan54]

Is it me or does this species have some HUGE chelicerae?

 

[Exoskeleton Invertebrates]

Is it me or does this species have some HUGE chelicerae?

They do! They are flipping cool! Unfortunately the photo I posted of my female died four days later after molting. The photo was taken today she passed away two days ago. I do have other females and one immature male though.


Jose

 

[Biollantefan54]

I want one but Aphonopelma are slow growers lol. Do slings have big chelicerae?

 

[Strouse90]

Soooo, anyone have any info on this specific type of tarantula? Hahaha


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[cold blood]

Wow, yet another gorgeous spider that I was previously unaware of...excellent...I have never seen one for sale as far as I know. Good find!

 

[Whirligig]

Oh wow, these guys are sweet looking. Definitely going to remember that.

 

[MarkmD]

They do look really cool, will put it on my to buy list.

 

[exitium]

Very Beautiful! Thanks for posting pic. I've never seen one for sale this size, so I really don't know 'value' ect......My guess would be it's the same as other T's, females costing more than males do. There are some for sale from a breeder in California right now called "Scott's Tarantulas" , Although I have never ordered from this particular site and cannot offer any word of it's 'reputability', the website shows them selling 3/4" Aphonopelma sp. - "Carlsbad Green's" for $12.00
Gorgeous spider! Enjoy!

EDIT: OOOPPS, Nevermind. That website is only selling t-shirts now and directs you to Ken the Bug Guy.

Sorry about that everyone