Contest!! Everyone must take part!

[squeaky10199]

Ok so i want to see the biggest Brachy or Grammy anyone has! It could be a rosea, smithi or anything in these categories but it must be the BIGGEST.. I just want to see if anyone has seen one of these species over grow their natural growth! Sorry i had two roseas but they were not full grown. And it could help if they were compared to a cd or something just to really get the vibe of how big the spider really is!! thanks!

 

[clam1991]

what do we get if we win?

and i have only one brachypelma and its a remote controlled one

so i cant really help you there

 

[DrJ]

what do we get if we win?

and i have only one brachypelma and its a remote controlled one

so i cant really help you there

I think those r/c ones have a good 12" leg span.

So, it looks like you're in the lead so far, Clam!

However, here's my Acanthoscurria (I think...I got it at a pet-store...):

 

[gvfarns]

Someone with a full grown G aureostriata will win this hands down. Mine is probably like 7 inches, but she has some growth left in her still.

I'm pretty sure she could eat any Brachy you find for lunch and still have some room.

 

[squeaky10199]

They get that big? Wow i didnt think they got that big! Maybe i should get one of these....

 

[DrJ]

Yeah, the Grammastola aureostriata can get up to 8" no problem if you get a female. They are known has the "gentle giants" of the T trade. They are one of the easiest tarantulas to handle, and have a very laid back personality (traditionally) and get very huge. That's why they are so popular. And...no collection is complete without at least one!