Gentle (adult) Tarantula as next T

[F1tarantula]

Hey guys, I’m looking for a rather gentle/docile and not skittish species of tarantula, adult or subadult, (although I know behavior can vary, even in docile species). I know all the basic ones: chalcodes (already had one), pulchra, pulchripes etc. I already have a B Emilia and T albo fyi. My eyes are set on an albiceps, although I can’t find any adult specimens

 

[viper69]

E. sp. Red, Adult Female- Recent Molt

• viper69
• Aug 29, 2016
• 1
• chilensis euathlus sp. "red" female homoeomma homoeomma chilensis

0.1 Thrixopelma cyaneolum

• viper69
• Apr 7, 2018
• 3
• cobalt red rump tarantula cyaneolum thrixopelma thrixopelma cyaneolum

 

[Smotzer]

Hello there!

Hey guys, I’m looking for a rather gentle and not skittish species of tarantula, adult or subadult, (although I know behavior can vary, even in docile species). I know all the basic ones: chalcodes (already had one), pulchra, pulchripes etc. I already have a B Emilia and T albo fyi. My eyes are set on an albiceps,

So I think your choice of Brachypelma albiceps could be good. A lot of folks recommend this as a beginner species, but it’s worth noting that Brachypelma can be quite the notorious setae kickers.
While you can’t ask for advice on where to acquire them in this forum section, what I will say is that regardless it can be very difficult finding adult or subadult species of many new worlds especially those such as Brachypelma, Grammostola, etc. and if they do come on the market they are always quite expensive. Slings are though a wonderful option and it is rewarding to raise up to adult hood, to me atleast.

 

[TheraMygale]

Why not a hapalopus sp colombia large. Although they are considered skittish, or much faster then larger tarantulas, they are not defensive as much as other New Worlds.

if you have a B emilia, you can enjoy the Pumpkin Patch.

i don’t think they are hard to come by either. The price should be good too, compared to adult pulchra’s.

i know you are in USA, but to give you an idea, i got an adult G pulchripes female, 4”, for 250$ Canada.

i think if you look on the forum, buy sell section, you will find some dealers that have a good reputation. They might not always have adults, but they could have something that interests you.

 

[jennywallace]

As others have said, consider a sling or young juvenile, it's so rewarding watching them grow.

 

[Brewser]

Might find something that 'Catches Your Eye' at a Trade Show / Exposition in your Local Area or a Reputable Pet Store Near you.
Choose Carefully and do Your Research First.
& Happy Hunting

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Hey guys, I’m looking for a rather gentle/docile and not skittish species of tarantula, adult or subadult, (although I know behavior can vary, even in docile species). I know all the basic ones: chalcodes (already had one), pulchra, pulchripes etc. I already have a B Emilia and T albo fyi. My eyes are set on an albiceps, although I can’t find any adult specimens

Two of the most docile tarantulas reported by most keepers is Eupalaestrus campestratus and Homoeomma chilensis, ( formerly E. sp red) .

Hard to find available as slings impossible to find a sub-adult to adult E. campestratus will be cheaper sling-wise than H. chilensis.

H. chilensis slings on average are over $100 in the U.S. However easier to find than E. campestratus. Depending on what you are willing to spend both are excellent choices.

If you have patience check often with multiple sellers. Check classifieds here on AB.

@Smotzer Gratz to you on the promotion, now a mod.

 

[F1tarantula]

As others have said, consider a sling or young juvenile, it's so rewarding watching them grow.

I already have raised 2 young juveniles, so that’s why I am thinking about getting an adult, but I’ll keep my options open

 

[Arachnophobphile]

I already have raised 2 young juveniles, so that’s why I am thinking about getting an adult, but I’ll keep my options open

As long as you do not plan on handling then docile would mean any tarantula that doesn't rush you to bite like my T. vagans when opening the enclosure or spraying you with UrS.

If you're asking for the most docile T's because you want to handle them I highly advise against it. A moment of enjoyment handling any T can directly result in a bolt, fall and ruptured abdomen resulting in death. I've seen it in action along time ago and it's horrible.

 

[Mustafa67]

Hey guys, I’m looking for a rather gentle/docile and not skittish species of tarantula, adult or subadult, (although I know behavior can vary, even in docile species). I know all the basic ones: chalcodes (already had one), pulchra, pulchripes etc. I already have a B Emilia and T albo fyi. My eyes are set on an albiceps, although I can’t find any adult specimens

Tlitocatl epicureanum, Tlitocatl verdezi, Brachypelma harmorii

I recommend the classifieds section of Arachnoboards, we are not allowed to promote sellers/dealers here. There are good sellers/reputable breeders on the classifieds section.

 

[F1tarantula]

As long as you do not plan on handling then docile would mean any tarantula that doesn't rush you to bite like my T. vagans when opening the enclosure or spraying you with UrS.

If you're asking for the most docile T's because you want to handle them I highly advise against it. A moment of enjoyment handling any T can directly result in a bolt, fall and ruptured abdomen resulting in death. I've seen it in action along time ago and it's horrible.

Never going to handle it. Just don't want a feisty or skittish T when I open the enclosure, fill up water, etc.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Never going to handle it. Just don't want a feisty or skittish T when I open the enclosure, fill up water, etc.

I also want to recommend some of the Aphonopelma species. My chalcodes was not a kicker or defensive but individuals can vary in temperament. My Aphonopelma moderatum is the cutest T I ever I had and is super chill. I do not recommend that species though as on average they can be defensive.

My A. bicoloratum is skittish never coming out from it's burrow but that will probably change on adulthood.

 

[Cmac2111]

B. albiceps are amazing things to look at, but IME can be a real mixed bag when it comes to temperament. All the juvies I've raised have been fairly skittish & some are prone to flicking hairs, not to mention they grow abominably slow. The two adults I have are polar opposites, the bigger one (1st pic) is a real slow beast docile as can be, the smaller (2nd pic) is a nutcase and one of the few tarantulas in my collection that gives me genuine pause when working with her as she's so unpredictable. Regardless they are beautiful & can work great for beginners so if you want one then go for it, but if you want a more consistently docile spider with a golden touch, go g. pulchripes

Brachypelma albiceps

• Cmac2111
• Oct 5, 2024
• 4
• adult female brachypelma brachypelma albiceps mexican golden red rump new world tarantula pictures

B. albiceps AF. Love her looks, big chunky spider :)

Brachypelma albiceps

• Cmac2111
• Aug 16, 2023
• 2
• adult female brachypelma brachypelma albiceps feeding mexican golden red rump new world tarantula pictures

Cookie's first meal post-molt. B. albiceps AF.

 

[F1tarantula]

B. albiceps are amazing things to look at, but IME can be a real mixed bag when it comes to temperament. All the juvies I've raised have been fairly skittish & some are prone to flicking hairs, not to mention they grow abominably slow. The two adults I have are polar opposites, the bigger one (1st pic) is a real slow beast docile as can be, the smaller (2nd pic) is a nutcase and one of the few tarantulas in my collection that gives me genuine pause when working with her as she's so unpredictable. Regardless they are beautiful & can work great for beginners so if you want one then go for it, but if you want a more consistently docile spider with a golden touch, go g. pulchripes

Brachypelma albiceps

• Cmac2111
• Oct 5, 2024
• 4
• adult female brachypelma brachypelma albiceps mexican golden red rump new world tarantula pictures

B. albiceps AF. Love her looks, big chunky spider :)

Brachypelma albiceps

• Cmac2111
• Aug 16, 2023
• 2
• adult female brachypelma brachypelma albiceps feeding mexican golden red rump new world tarantula pictures

Cookie's first meal post-molt. B. albiceps AF.

Man, I wish I could get the G pulchripes, but it's honestly too big in the size department. I already asked the parental units and they declined that species for the size. If I would get an albiceps, it would be an adult. But, I'll keep my options open for other species. Thank you!

 

[Cmac2111]

Man, I wish I could get the G pulchripes, but it's honestly too big in the size department. I already asked the parental units and they declined that species for the size. If I would get an albiceps, it would be an adult. But, I'll keep my options open for other species. Thank you!

They’re amazing brachypelma, well worth having Worth remembering that whilst g. pulchripes can end up pretty large they’re still slow growers so if you start smaller it’s gonna be a while before you have a big spider on your hands

 

[TheraMygale]

G Pulchripes is not that big at all. i have a large +4inch female.

i think they look big. but it must be the hairyness

it is so calm too. Spent the last months hibernating in her hide.

since i got her, she never kicked UrS at me.

i have 3 slings, over an inch. By the time they get big, you’d probably be living somewhere else.

 

[NMTs]

Everyone has been sticking with terrestrial species, but I didn't see anything saying arboreal species are out of the question... Avicularia avicularia or Caribena versicolor are awesome beginner species. Their care is different from the ones you have been discussing thus far, but not any more difficult.

0.1 Caribena versicolor - 5" DLS

• NMTs
• Aug 19, 2024
• 1
• adult female caribena caribena versicolor versicolor

Fresh, new outfit for this girl.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Man, I wish I could get the G pulchripes, but it's honestly too big in the size department. I already asked the parental units and they declined that species for the size. If I would get an albiceps, it would be an adult. But, I'll keep my options open for other species. Thank you!

I had a mm G pulchripes it was probably 6”. I don’t know if they actually get 8” often I’ve never seen one beside a ruler that big.

 

[jc1994]

I think as a whole if you want a gentle T then I would recommend the Brachypelma harmorii, Carabena Versicolour, Grammostola pulchra to name a few. I did have a Lasiodora parahybana as my 2nd ever T and she was a gentle giant but that's not to all would be like that

 

[CentiPete]

I have nowhere near as much experience as most posters here, I am raising a B. Harmorii, now around 3” DLS, which is usually very calm and doesn’t flinch when I am doing something on the enclosure but it has its phases where for a month or so it would kick UrS everytime I am filling up the dish. I use a pipette and usually am not doing much else than raise the lid an inch which was enough to trigger Setae flying.