Help me decide on a tarantula!

[spideyspinneret78]

G. pulchripes or A. seemani gets my vote. Both are great beginner species in terms of both care and temperament.

 

[SpookySpooder]

Yeah I wouldn't limit yourself. If you take the time to look you'll find a wide range of availability and prices.

You could also save up for a few that you want, ans get them all at once in person. There is a pet expo in March in Edison, NJ. (I just googled it)

You're very likely to find everything on that list at a good size for less than you would online or maybe even from your breeder.

Just depends what's important to you... saving time on growth. saving money on shipping, watching your sling grow over time, or just having your T NOW.

 

[Stu Macher]

The only one at all in that group I might have second thoughts about is the seemani, and only because the reports I've read suggest they hide quite a bit. Everything else is a top choice. As far as I'm concerned every collection requires a G. pulchripes--I just bought my second. They're weirdly charming, constantly out and active, and they have an understated beauty.

But I'd just keep the list and buy them as you can afford them, they're all great.

I 2nd everything you said. Grammastolas are awesome T's. I'm really enjoying my pulchra and pulchripes. Both of mine have to go on diets because they are obese, but its hard to say no when they literally walk up to you when you take the lid off. Really friendly and might even say inquisitive (may be pushing it for a spider idk) lol

 

[Zigma]

Grammostola pulchripes!

 

[FlamingSwampert]

Are you limiting yourself on just what the local breeder has?

Yeah, I've bought ts from them before and I like the options that they have. I'm not forcing myself to conform to what they have, I just am pleased by their selection and not paying for shipping is an added bonus. I've seen their t room, and it's obvious that they take good care of the ts.

Or look at the multitude of reputable breeders/sellers out there. Yes, you're gonna pay for shipping, but you're also not limiting your options. My point is don't get a T you may not really want out of price range or the convenience factor

Most of the ts on the list were ones that I was already considering, I actually expanded the list with some new options that my local breeder has that I hadn't considered before!

 

[FlamingSwampert]

Yeah I wouldn't limit yourself. If you take the time to look you'll find a wide range of availability and prices.

You could also save up for a few that you want, ans get them all at once in person. There is a pet expo in March in Edison, NJ. (I just googled it)

You're very likely to find everything on that list at a good size for less than you would online or maybe even from your breeder.

Just depends what's important to you... saving time on growth. saving money on shipping, watching your sling grow over time, or just having your T NOW.

Which expo is it? I've never heard on an expo in edison. All the ts I'm considering are also well-started at around 1" so they're almost juvies at this point (depends on what size you consider to be a juvie and not still a sling).

 

[SpookySpooder]

Which expo is it? I've never heard on an expo in edison. All the ts I'm considering are also well-started at around 1" so they're almost juvies at this point (depends on what size you consider to be a juvie and not still a sling).

https://repticon.com/new-jersey/

When I posted that it had dates listed for March 3-4, but now they are TBA. Just keep a look out.

 

[Westicles]

Yeah, I've bought ts from them before and I like the options that they have. I'm not forcing myself to conform to what they have, I just am pleased by their selection and not paying for shipping is an added bonus. I've seen their t room, and it's obvious that they take good care of the ts.


Most of the ts on the list were ones that I was already considering, I actually expanded the list with some new options that my local breeder has that I hadn't considered before!

Gotcha!! Makes sense

 

[FlamingSwampert]

https://repticon.com/new-jersey/

When I posted that it had dates listed for March 3-4, but now they are TBA. Just keep a look out.

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

[FlamingSwampert]

Nhandu coloratovillosus is what you really want....
that you put it on your list shows your refined taste.

Does anyone have any experience with them? I heard that their urticating hairs are really bad.

 

[Spinnenfritzi]

Does anyone have any experience with them? I heard that their urticating hairs are really bad.

I have one ( and two other Nhandu species). I heard so as Well (mine don't kick though).
It is my favorite genus!
I recommend to you the "Nhandu appreciation thread".

 

[FlamingSwampert]

I have one ( and two other Nhandu species). I heard so as Well (mine don't kick though).
It is my favorite genus!
I recommend to you the "Nhandu appreciation thread".

Thanks, I will!

 

[FlamingSwampert]

I think at this point it's between g pulchripes and b horrida (or I'll just get both lol). I've seen support for both and they seem like very interesting ts to keep. Any input?

 

[Poffypoffa]

Get both. Totally different and both great. I own both (2 G. pulchripes and one B. horrida sling).

 

[Poffypoffa]

Does anyone have any experience with them? I heard that their urticating hairs are really bad.

My N. tripepii is my spiciest spider by a mile. She threat poses air. I closed her enclosure lid roughly today and she threat posed me from inside her hide, and she stayed that way for 5 minutes. But wow is she fun to watch, and what a great eater. Just keep your hands out of the enclosure. My reading suggests they all have 'tude.

My spiders with the most attitude all end up being my favorites. You just have to be smart. I changed out my P. cambridgei's water bowl today and she grabbed my tongs 3 times, and then attacked the water squeeze bottle as well. But she's gorgeous, always on display, and a great eater.

 

[spideyspinneret78]

I think at this point it's between g pulchripes and b horrida (or I'll just get both lol). I've seen support for both and they seem like very interesting ts to keep. Any input?

B. horrida is good if you want something a little more unique. They're quite beautiful, even as slings. Photos don't do them justice. They tend to be skittish but I wouldn't call them defensive. They're also slow- growing and fossorial, so they love to burrow and as slings you may not see them very often. They're also a smaller species when full grown, though not considered a dwarf. G. pulchripes on the other hand has a more " classic" tarantula appearance. They grow large and fluffy. Medium growth rate. Tend to have more of a docile temperament. Both species are hardy and good choices for beginners.