Harpactira Pulchripes Bite ? Extremely bad ?

[Shampain88]

Not necessarily looking for a Baboon . I seem to be developing an obsession for the more colourful species . Though I suppose that is more or less pointless if they hide away 90% of the time ... Not too venomous would be a plus ...

Why not look into getting Phormictipus or Pamphobeteus? Everybody in the hobby seems to love them! Males are extremely colourful and big, females get huge and long lived... My two favourite genus...ses lol

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Thanks ... Got my first 2 Caribena Versicolor slings this Sunday. Already came acrosse those vids and am thinking of getting the first on the list Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens soon ! Think ill try and avoid venomous ones despite the temptation of a H.Pulchripes.

Yeah, I'd hold fire on getting the H. pulchripes until you have more experience.

Not necessarily looking for a Baboon . I seem to be developing an obsession for the more colourful species . Though I suppose that is more or less pointless if they hide away 90% of the time ... Not too venomous would be a plus ...

There are plenty of colourful NW species that stay out in the open pretty much all the time, are much less skittish/defensive and won't potentially send you to the ER if they tag you.

 

[Ungoliant]

Already came acrosse those vids and am thinking of getting the first on the list Chromatopelma Cyaneopubescens soon ! Think ill try and avoid venomous ones despite the temptation of a H.Pulchripes.

As far as the H.Pulchripes I Y. Tubed that is the most Docile (slow moving) of the Baboon Family .... but still not recommended handling ...

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is a great species. It is colorful (in fact, it goes through several beautiful color phases as it grows), creates interesting webbing, and is usually out on display. However, they are a little faster and more skittish than the typical starter terrestrial, so I wouldn't recommend handling them at all. (You will want to do cage maintenance with tongs to prevent exposure to urticating hairs.)

If you want a tarantula that you can occasionally handle, I would look for something in Euathlus, Grammostola, or Brachypelma.

We actually don't recommend handling at all, as it provides no benefit to the tarantula but subjects it to risk of injury or escape. (Not handling also has the benefit of greatly reducing the opportunities to be bitten or haired.) However, if you do it safely (no more than a couple of inches above a soft surface and with a catch cup handy) and very infrequently, the risks are generally manageable with these species.

Keep in mind that a tarantula is an animal that can't be tamed, so there is always an element of unpredictability. It's also possible to end up with an individual that is more defensive than what is typical for its species. Lastly, temperament can change between molts, so a docile tarantula might become more defensive or skittish as it grows.

 

[Shampain88]

Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens is a great species. It is colorful (in fact, it goes through several beautiful color phases as it grows), creates interesting webbing, and is usually out on display. However, they are a little faster and more skittish than the typical starter terrestrial, so I wouldn't recommend handling them at all. (You will want to do cage maintenance with tongs to prevent exposure to urticating hairs.)

If you want a tarantula that you can occasionally handle, I would look for something in Euathlus, Grammostola, or Brachypelma.

We actually don't recommend handling at all, as it provides no benefit to the tarantula but subjects it to risk of injury or escape. (Not handling also has the benefit of greatly reducing the opportunities to be bitten or haired.) However, if you do it safely (no more than a couple of inches above a soft surface and with a catch cup handy) and very infrequently, the risks are generally manageable with these species.

Keep in mind that a tarantula is an animal that can't be tamed, so there is always an element of unpredictability. It's also possible to end up with an individual that is more defensive than what is typical for its species. Lastly, temperament can change between molts, so a docile tarantula might become more defensive or skittish as it grows.

• I agree wholeheartedly but people will handle, I get an urge to do it still, especially new arrivals lol... I wouldn't recommend a Euathlus sling though, ive heard they outlive trees lol...

 

[sasker]

My two favourite genus...ses lol

Genera. But I got what you mean

 

[Shampain88]

Genera. But I got what you mean

lol

 

[ThisMeansWAR]

Not necessarily looking for a Baboon . I seem to be developing an obsession for the more colourful species . Though I suppose that is more or less pointless if they hide away 90% of the time ... Not too venomous would be a plus ...

If you're up for a dwarf species there's not many terrestrials more colourful than the Dolichothele diamantinensis. Another one that is crazy colourful is the Pterinopelma sazimai - mine are always out on display and their venom is most likely similar to other NW terrestrials.

 

[Rabid Mouse]

If you're up for a dwarf species there's not many terrestrials more colourful than the Dolichothele diamantinensis. Another one that is crazy colourful is the Pterinopelma sazimai - mine are always out on display and their venom is most likely similar to other NW terrestrials.

Thanks ... Nice looking Spiders D.Diamantinensis "Brazillian Blue Dwarf Beauty " and P.Sazimai "Brazillian Blue" ... Ill have to look into them .... Any idea on bite severity ,hair, temperament ?

Why not look into getting Phormictipus or Pamphobeteus? Everybody in the hobby seems to love them! Males are extremely colourful and big, females get huge and long lived... My two favourite genus...ses lol

Why not look into getting Phormictipus or Pamphobeteus? Everybody in the hobby seems to love them! Males are extremely colourful and big, females get huge and long lived... My two favourite genus...ses lol

Excellent suggestion ... Some awesome looking spiders .... Venom levels , Hair ? Nice pics in gallery ....

 

[Ungoliant]

Thanks ... Nice looking Spiders D.Diamantinensis "Brazillian Blue Dwarf Beauty " and P.Sazimai "Brazillian Blue" ... Ill have to look into them .... Any idea on bite severity ,hair, temperament ?

Dolichothele diamantinensis is fast and skittish, but once it has established a web retreat, it tends to go there when startled. (Mine is basically a pet web.) I didn't find any information about bites. It has no urticating hairs.

A post I wrote with information about this species.

A Handsome Dandy (♂ Dolichothele diamantinensis 2.25")

• Ungoliant
• Feb 21, 2017
• 4
• brazilian blue dwarf tarantula brazilian blue tarantula diamantinensis dolichothele dolichothele diamantinensis juvenile male male oligoxystre diamantinensis wallflower

Wallflower, my 2.25" male Dolichothele diamantinensis.

 

[Shampain88]

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Venom is less significant than OW and in my experience the hairs aren't bad, kinda like the itch from hairs after a haircut but we're all different...
Here's my boy (Zelda) Pamphobeteus Vespertinus who is a MM and sadly starting to slow down

I wouldn't recommend handling them but as I say he's quite slow these days..

 

[Shampain88]

May I add that Phormictipus should NEVER be handled, they are moody buggers lol

 

[Rabid Mouse]

Venom is less significant than OW and in my experience the hairs aren't bad, kinda like the itch from hairs after a haircut but we're all different...
Here's my boy (Zelda) Pamphobeteus Vespertinus who is a MM and sadly starting to slow down
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I wouldn't recommend handling them but as I say he's quite slow these days..

Awesome Spider !!!

 

[ThisMeansWAR]

Thanks ... Nice looking Spiders D.Diamantinensis "Brazillian Blue Dwarf Beauty " and P.Sazimai "Brazillian Blue" ... Ill have to look into them .... Any idea on bite severity ,hair, temperament ?

They are both new world terrestrials so I am assuming that the venom is similar to other in the same category - "not medically significant" as they say. I have only had the D. diamantinensis for a couple of days so I don't have any personal experience other than that they're crazy fast. And like @Ungoliant mentioned - no urticating hairs! As for the P. sazimai mine are only 3" so they might change temperament when adults but for now they don't seem very defensive. I've only seen them throw a threat pose a couple of times but only towards prey, not towards me.

Venom is less significant than OW and in my experience the hairs aren't bad, kinda like the itch from hairs after a haircut but we're all different...
Here's my boy (Zelda) Pamphobeteus Vespertinus who is a MM and sadly starting to slow down

That is an amazing spider mate, really gorgeous.

 

[Shampain88]

That is an amazing spider mate, really gorgeous.

Thanks

 

[boina]

Am I the only one who has a docile, always out and on display, D. diamantinensis ? She only moves fast when food is involved, otherwise she's pretty relaxed . Very recommendable.
Here she is, shortly after a rehouse, meaning she hadn't had time to put up new web.

 

[Andrea82]

Ah I see, yes!

From my experience keeping many of this species, I can tell you that they are fairly reclusive. Unless the husbandry isnt adequate, I wouldnt put money on them being out in the open much. There are other baboon species that are usually on show more.

When it comes to temperament of H. pulchripes it obviously varies for each specimen. But I keep 4x adult females and they are all nasty as hell and 5 males that are ridiculously fast and skittish. I get threat postures from them quite easily. I have 10 juveniles and all are extremely fast, skittish and spook easy, and the same can be said for the spiderlings.

Even though beautiful they are probably not the best beginner baboon if you are looking for a calmer temperament.

Lol...NOW you tell me?? I ordered one of those demons of yours!
JK

 

[KezyGLA]

Lol...NOW you tell me?? I ordered one of those demons of yours!
JK

I will have a word with it before departure. Best behaviour, I promise

Am I the only one who has a docile, always out and on display, D. diamantinensis ? She only moves fast when food is involved, otherwise she's pretty relaxed . Very recommendable.
Here she is, shortly after a rehouse, meaning she hadn't had time to put up new web.

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Yes.

Venom is less significant than OW and in my experience the hairs aren't bad, kinda like the itch from hairs after a haircut but we're all different...
Here's my boy (Zelda) Pamphobeteus Vespertinus who is a MM and sadly starting to slow down
View attachment 243986
I wouldn't recommend handling them but as I say he's quite slow these days..

Hes lovely mate. I have a Phormictopus that looks like him

 

[Shampain88]

Hes lovely mate. I have a Phormictopus that looks like him
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That's a cracker mate! Very similar!

 

[Rabid Mouse]

These go through different colour changes ? Hopefully ?

 

[cold blood]

Any idea on bite severity

Venom levels

Op, these concerns actually made me chuckle a little bit.

Here's a hard and fast rule...NW have mild venom (Psalmopeous have stronger venom and are really the lone exception, although certainly not medically significant at all...just painful)....OW do not have mild venom, with the vast majority possessing what one might deem medically significant venom.

OWs have no urticating hairs...almost ALL NWs have them (as you are no doubt fully aware). How bad a species is will be dependent on the individual keeper....For instance, I am particularly vulnerable to A. avic hairs...most are not...Nhandu hairs don't really bother me, but they drive a lot of people bonkers.

What you should be asking with regards to hairs is their propensity for flicking...while it is also an individual variance...there are also some species known to be pretty crazy about it...like B. boehmei or T. ockerti for example.

That's a cracker

You mean...like...a white guy??