Information on Amazonius?

[Cassey]

I've recently discovered the Amazonius genus and I've been trying to find some information on the tarantulas but I can hardly find anything anywhere. I know that they've gone through a few genus name changes but even when searching up the older names, I can't seem to find anything. Does anyone on here keep any Amazonius tarantulas? If so, what are they like? What's your experience keeping them? I would love to hear any info or see any links someone might have to share

 

[NMTs]

This might be helpful:

Tapinauchenius sp. rasti information wanted.

I am interested in a T. rasti and I am trying to research before deciding to buy, but coming up short. I expect, and am comfortable with lightning fast. I am curious if anyone can shed light on temperament, and reclusiveness. Can I expect to see it during the day as an adult (even if only 10% of...

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They have similar care requirements as Tapinauchenius and Psalmopoeus.

 

[Matt Man]

2 of the 4 were formerly Tapinauchenius. (burgessi and elenae) so look under T. burgessi or T. elenae

 

[ChaniLB520]

I had Amazonius germani, which used to be Pseudoclamoris gigas, which before THAT was Tapinauchenias gigas. Unfortunately, of 20+ slings I have personally raised that is the only one that I've lost. Not sure why - the rare unexplained sling death, I suppose. So I didn't get much of a chance to work with it, and I had the same problem finding information on that specific species whichever scientific name I searched for I am hoping to get another one soon! My Tapinauchenius cupreus is super fast but hasn't been too much trouble to raise, though it's due for a rehouse soon. I enjoy Psalmopoeus as well. So I am looking forward to geting more species in these 3 genera. Any info on how to keep in those genera should be helpful though. I am successfully raising my Tapi and Psalmos in much the same way so far.

 

[Tarantuland]

Most of them were Pseudoclamoris, but pretty much all Psalmopoeiinae are kept the same

 

[mschemmy]

In an effort to find out information about the similarities and differences between amazonius burgessi and amazonius germani I came across this post so I thought this might be a good place to ask my question.

Does anyone have experience with both of these tarantulas? I am interested in knowing how similar they are in speed, temperament, and husbandry.

Thanks for any feedback you can offer.

 

[zsiciarz]

Does anyone have experience with both of these tarantulas? I am interested in knowing how similar they are in speed, temperament, and husbandry.

I'm keeping both at the moment, an adult female A. germani and two juvenile A. burgessi. The germani was an impulse purchase that quickly turned into one of my favorite spiders. Very pretty and almost always out of her hide, often on the front door of the enclosure. Eats well, grew quite fast during last year. She eats and molts a few days later, no real long "premolt" behavior with her.

The burgessi juveniles are half her size at the moment and live quite fossorially. Not really display spiders at this point, hope they'll take the hint from the cousin. There are times when they roam the substrate or enclosure sides, but both are super easy to spook.

 

[mschemmy]

I'm keeping both at the moment, an adult female A. germani and two juvenile A. burgessi. The germani was an impulse purchase that quickly turned into one of my favorite spiders. Very pretty and almost always out of her hide, often on the front door of the enclosure. Eats well, grew quite fast during last year. She eats and molts a few days later, no real long "premolt" behavior with her. View attachment 463139

The burgessi juveniles are half her size at the moment and live quite fossorially. Not really display spiders at this point, hope they'll take the hint from the cousin. There are times when they roam the substrate or enclosure sides, but both are super easy to spook.
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Thanks this was really great information.

My burgessi is about 3 inches and does the same as yours. It made dirt curtains and usually stays there during the day and will come out at night. It is a bit skittish and will occasionally run in circles when startled which is something I heard the germani will do too but it wasn’t teleport fast.

Would you say your burgessi is equal in speed to your germani?

 

[cooking succs]

My first tarantula was an Amazonius Germani. Absolutely in love, though I've hard them less than a year.

Fairly active and will chill outside the hides they've created. Big fan of redecorating the place. Fast. Beautiful coloration in the hairs and feet.

Mine will chill in the typical arboreal full stretch, which is just about as happy as an arboreal tarantula can be.

Pic is them chilling pre their most recent molt.

 

[zsiciarz]

Would you say your burgessi is equal in speed to your germani?

Hard to compare, but both species managed to bolt out of the enclosure when I attempted feeding a few days after rehousing. I guess they still hadn't settled yet and any direction was fair game to run. I'd say they are both as fast as advertised

 

[mschemmy]

So I am really interested in getting the A germani. From what I have read they are extremely fast. One person said it could possibly be the fastest T. How difficult is the care (water dish, feeding, cleaning) with this type of speed? I am not afraid of the T just don’t want it to bolt and it ends up lost in my house. My Psalmopoeus are all either slings or really chill. Just want to know what to expect.

 

[cooking succs]

So I am really interested in getting the A germani. From what I have read they are extremely fast. One person said it could possibly be the fastest T. How difficult is the care (water dish, feeding, cleaning) with this type of speed? I am not afraid of the T just don’t want it to bolt and it ends up lost in my house. My Psalmopoeus are all either slings or really chill. Just want to know what to expect.

I have my enclosure set up for minimal opening, but mine will run at invisible speeds to her burrow. No real escape attempts.

 

[Wenzer]

I have 1 adult female and 1 small juvenile (looking male) Amazonius germani, I really enjoy them!

The female I bought as a young adult already, initially very skittish and definitely lives up to the speedy reputation. Same with the juvenile. Once settled in, both calmed down quite a bit, though still teleport into their hides if startled.

I most often only see my female out after lights are out for the night, but she's nearly always out each night. The juvenile comes out to explore most nights around the early dusk hours and into the night, but only when he's hungry. Within the first few days after feedings he's hidden in his cork round. When he's out hunting, I always find him sitting on the upper side of the tilted cork bark, facing down towards substrate.

I keep their substrate lightly moistened underneath, and add more water a few days before it would fully dry out. I also have water bowls for both.

Beautiful species and I would more than likely try to add some other Tapi's or Amazonius species in the future! Even though they are a bit skittish still, mine don't immediately bolt as soon as I walk up to the shelf I have my Ts on. If anything, I believe they react more to the light turning on than my presence alone.
I previously had an LED strip light across the top of my shelves but it was really bright, and while some of my spiders didn't seem to mind it, these 2 were hidden practically all the time and wouldn't come out until at least an hour or two after the light went out.