Good Intermediate species

[RomanBuck]

What species do you guys think would be good intermediate species?

 

[ARACHNO-SMACK48]

A. geniculata

 

[RomanBuck]

Brazilian white knee right? I have heard they have a little attitude with the package. And they get large dont they?

 

[lalberts9310]

Brazilian white knee right? I have heard they have a little attitude with the package. And they get large dont they?

Usually, intermediate species do have attitude and is more defensive than beginner species would be, thus being intermediate.. other intermediate species include genera such as Ephebopus, Psalmopoeus, Nhandu, Tapinauchenius.. and care wise, Avicularia may also be considered intermediate..

 

[pyro fiend]

i second a genic.. i believe a psalmos is considered intermediate. i love mine as well.. gbbs are considered a beginner to some and intermediate to others.. i consider them a bit of a intermediate as some are kickers and skittish. but not quite a defensive species but also not one to be handled

 

[awiec]

Brazilian white knee right? I have heard they have a little attitude with the package. And they get large dont they?

Pretty much. Also be careful about common names, n.chromatus carries that name too. I would suggest avics and taps if you want to move into aboreals, taps would be a bit later due to their speed.

 

[lalberts9310]

If I may.. NW tropical terrestrials and NW aboreals are considered intermediate..

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Pretty much. Also be careful about common names, n.chromatus carries that name too. I would suggest avics and taps if you want to move into aboreals, taps would be a bit later due to their speed.

As to aboreals.. I would recommend avics, then psalmos, then taps.. tapinauchenius are extremely fast.. so I would hold the tapi genus for last and try the others first

 

[awiec]

If I may.. NW tropical terrestrials and NW aboreals are considered intermediate..

Yes, can't forget about the pamphs and phormics, they are a little more spunky compared to genics and nhandus

 

[lalberts9310]

Yes, can't forget about the pamphs and phormics, they are a little more spunky compared to genics and nhandus

+1 I agree..

 

[RomanBuck]

I have pretty easy access to taps. I will have to see about the other species as I get all of my tarantulas from one guy.

 

[bscheidt1020]

Try the Genic or a Lasiodora Klugi or Parahybana maybe.

 

[lalberts9310]

I have pretty easy access to taps. I will have to see about the other species as I get all of my tarantulas from one guy.

Just don't get ahead of yourself, I read the other thread you posted a while back, getting ahead of your experience level is not a good idea, you'll have A LOT to deal with, seriously.. try out psalmopoeus if you're looking for aboreal, great looking aboreals with a lot of spunk (my personal favourite).. if you can handle these then taps won't be a bad idea.. otherwise ephebopus is also great looking T's, or any other NW tropical terrestrial..

 

[awiec]

I have pretty easy access to taps. I will have to see about the other species as I get all of my tarantulas from one guy.

Never the best policy, shop around and find the spider that is truly suited to you. Taps are very fast and demand respect or else you'll be peeling them off the ceiling, if you can get some avics or psalmo then that will prepare you a little. Pamphs are also lots of fun and would be a good choice if you want to expand your terrestrial collection.

 

[Martin1975]

P.Irminia or any relative of the genus,but still even today the Irminia just blows me away with its color. I have tappis,and as stated are very fast. I don't see Lasiodora as intermediate,more beginner they don't show loads of attitude especially when they are larger same with the other of the genus like klugi or Difficilis. Phormictopus,this one even intermediate is questionable since some are just psycho but that is my opinion.

 

[lalberts9310]

P.Irminia or any relative of the genus,but still even today the Irminia just blows me away with its color. I have tappis,and as stated are very fast. I don't see Lasiodora as intermediate,more beginner they don't show loads of attitude especially when they are larger same with the other of the genus like klugi or Difficilis. Phormictopus,this one even intermediate is questionable since some are just psycho but that is my opinion.

I have to agree with the P.Itminia, I have seen so many OW T's (and they are gorgeous!), but I just can't help when seeing an adult female P. Irminia I'm just GAHHH..

 

[RomanBuck]

Any smaller species of both terrestrials and arboreal? To be honest, they all arrived dead on arrival so I didnt really get to see anything with OBTs... If I can get the guy to respond before tomorrow I will see what he has of the listed genuses and species. I REALLY want to get avics but I cant seem to find them as easily... I thought about getting P. cambridgei, yet I dont really know where I can get one cheap but good quality...

 

[Martin1975]

I have to agree with the P.Itminia, I have seen so many OW T's (and they are gorgeous!), but I just can't help when seeing an adult female P. Irminia I'm just GAHHH..

That is a definite agreement from me,P.Irminia just stays a beautiful T won't make any money but will stand out in any display. Some complain about them not being display specimens but I have experienced the opposite.

 

[RomanBuck]

Wow! I LOVE the color on the P. irminia! Especially on the tips of the legs!

 

[lalberts9310]

Any smaller species of both terrestrials and arboreal? To be honest, they all arrived dead on arrival so I didnt really get to see anything with OBTs... If I can get the guy to respond before tomorrow I will see what he has of the listed genuses and species. I REALLY want to get avics but I cant seem to find them as easily... I thought about getting P. cambridgei, yet I dont really know where I can get one cheap but good quality...

P. Cambridge is bigger (may reach 8" legspan) than P.Irminia (reashes 6" legspan).. P.cam is also a great choice, calmer than P.Irminia, and not as defensive.. also beautiful.. I don't know what to recommend when it comes to small NW terrestrials and aboreals.. that's something aa more experienced keeper would be able to answer.. I just know P.Cam gets big so..

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That is a definite agreement from me,P.Irminia just stays a beautiful T won't make any money but will stand out in any display. Some complain about them not being display specimens but I have experienced the opposite.

my Juvie is very secretive, but I don't care, when it does come out I just can't help to just sit there and stare at it..

 

[RomanBuck]

P. Cambridge is bigger (may reach 8" legspan) thaan P.Irminia (reashes 6" legspan).. P.cam is also a great choice, calmer than P.Irminia, and not as defensive.. also beautiful.. I don't know what to recommend when it comes to small NW terrestrials and aboreals.. that's something aa more experienced keeper would be able to answer.. I just know P.Cam gets big so..

I would much prefer a defensive species than that of a flighty species