Is there much of a colour difference between Variegata morphs or are they just from different localities
No, they are RADICALLY different looking. Though both share my favorite fiber optic setae. For my 10k post I was going to up a pic. Since you asked, I'll up now.
Just picked up a sling a few weeks ago!
I’m with you! I’m not particularly focused on appearance anymore, as one has a tendency when first getting into the hobby (sorry @basin79), but on behavior and individual quirks. My A. Avic is by far my most laid back spider. She acts like she smokes weed constantly. I have to physically move her around with my finger, or she won’t move while I’m working in the enclosure, which through my stupidity actually cost her a leg one time because when I placed the lid back on the enclosure she just stayed put unflinchingly and I didn’t know the tip of her her leg was caught. I dropped a worm in for her a couple weeks ago and it landed right on her. It moved around on top of her for a good three minutes before she, in her sloth-like movement, turned around, brushed it off, and ate. She’s flipping tremendous.
Those have really caught my attention, too. Actually there are a lot of online dealers that are selling them right now! I'm tempted....
I have one and its beautiful. starting to really get some size to it too. Got it from palp friction.
Being in Australia i can never own them, but i will always dream of it