Has anyone heard of a Nhandu sp red???

[LailaQ]

Hi, all! I saw a tarantula being sold by an online breeder, called a Nhandu sp red. It’s advertised as a 3-4” male, which means I wouldn’t have terribly long with it. But I’m trying to figure out more about this species without success. It’s NOT a Nhandu coloratovillsus. Does anyone know about these tarantulas? Thanks!

 

[Olan]

As far as I can tell they are very similar to coloratovillosus. My guess is that they’re just a color variant.

 

[Vanessa]

They're actually closer looking to Nhandu carapoensis. I would keep them like any other Nhandu, they're all going to come from the same general area.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I always assumed it was just a marketing gimmick to get rid of unwanted carapoensis specimens since they're the least popular species from the genus.

Same setup/care as any other Nhandu.

 

[korg]

I always assumed it was just a marketing gimmick to get rid of unwanted carapoensis specimens since they're the least popular species from the genus.

They'll be Nhandu sp. "super red electric flame!" soon enough.

 

[cold blood]

They'll be Nhandu sp. "super red electric flame!" soon enough.

oh boy oh boy, i cant wait to get one now!

Are you a salesperson? Well done, you should own a t shop...

I always assumed it was just a marketing gimmick to get rid of unwanted carapoensis specimens since they're the least popular species from the genus.

Same setup/care as any other Nhandu.

I only think theyre the least popular because theyre the most infrequently owned and bred, so theyre hardest to find. Its the only Nhandu I dont have, and its not because i dont want one...lol....they are quite beautiful and fuzzy.....like a red tripeppii almost.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I only think theyre the least popular because theyre the most infrequently owned and bred, so theyre hardest to find. Its the only Nhandu I dont have, and its not because i dont want one...lol....they are quite beautiful and fuzzy.....like a red tripeppii almost.

I see them for sale here pretty often but I can't think of anyone who keeps them.

Almost everyone goes nuts for tripepii, chromatus have always been popular, coloratovillosus are a bit harder to get here and a little more expensive than the rest of the genus as a result.

 

[LailaQ]

Well, darn. @The Grym Reaper I often wish I lived in the UK, but never more when I’m looking at tarantulas. LOL. If I wasn’t worried about it being close to hooking out (3.5-4”), I’d buy this male just because it’s beautiful. But since I don’t know how long I’d have with him, taking a chance for $65 (plus $45 shipping) seems high. Oh well.

 

[c.h.esteban]

Here is a example of a so called "Nhandu sp. RED" which belongs into the genus Acanthoscurria.
But I cannot say for sure if this specimen is representative of all these "Nhandu sp. RED".

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• c.h.esteban
• Aug 6, 2023
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Acanthoscurria sp. ("Nhandu sp. RED")

Material:
1 female...