Need Info About Aphonopelma Gabeli

[Matt98]

I am about to go to a reptile expo because one of the vendors is selling Ts. He emailed me his list of what he's selling and Aphonopelma Gabeli was one of them. First time ever seeing this name. Anyone have one or know anything about them? Thinking about buying it.

 

[natebugman]

I had a wild caught one for a few years. They are kept similarly to any of the American Aphonopelma species. Dry substrate, water dish, and a hide. The easiest way to distinguish them from the others is the very large chelicerae of A. gabeli. For more info and good photos of gabeli and related species check out this paper: https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6264/ . I believe they used to be known as Aphonopelma sp. "Carlsbad Green". As for temperament, mine was probably the most defensive tarantula that I have had (including Old Worlds). That being said, I talked to other owners who said that theirs were very docile. You never know what your going to get personality wise.

 

[Matt98]

I had a wild caught one for a few years. They are kept similarly to any of the American Aphonopelma species. Dry substrate, water dish, and a hide. The easiest way to distinguish them from the others is the very large chelicerae of A. gabeli. For more info and good photos of gabeli and related species check out this paper: https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/6264/ . I believe they used to be known as Aphonopelma sp. "Carlsbad Green". As for temperament, mine was probably the most defensive tarantula that I have had (including Old Worlds). That being said, I talked to other owners who said that theirs were very docile. You never know what your going to get personality wise.

Would a spider like this be worth $25 to you? Or should I just get a different spider. I've done a lot of research and I Think I'm about to get my first tarantula. Just needed info on this last species.

 

[natebugman]

Would a spider like this be worth $25 to you? Or should I just get a different spider. I've done a lot of research and I Think I'm about to get my first tarantula. Just needed info on this last species.

I would definitely take it for $25. Is it a sling, juvenile, or adult?

 

[z32upgrader]

They're a great species. I picked up a juvenile about three years ago for twenty bucks. Turned out to be female. She's lovely, but on the skittish side. Eats everything I offer and looks fantastic! Get one! You won't regret it.

 

[Matt98]

I would definitely take it for $25. Is it a sling, juvenile, or adult?

Just a sling. 3/4"

 

[natebugman]

You'll have it for a long time. Slow grower.

 

[Matt98]

You'll have it for a long time. Slow grower.

I mean, I could get an A. Chalcodes for $15 at this expo too. Should I just get the Chalcodes or would I be missing out on something?

 

[RonC]

Both require the same husbandry. Just which one appeals to you most. I have an A.moderatum coming next week.

 

[Great Basin Ben]

To the original poster:
Did you ever end up getting the Aphonopelma gabeli??? If so, how did they turn out, and how much have you enjoyed having them in your collection?

 

[MFloyd87]

Was wondering the same thing lol

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Was wondering the same thing lol

You will be wondering long time, They went missing in action.‍ sure sounded like a cool species

 

[Brewser]

You will be wondering long time, They went missing in action.‍ sure sounded like a cool species

Mm Hmm

 

[l4nsky]

Was wondering the same thing lol

Zombie thread from 2018, but atleast you searched for a relevant thread before posting a new one. Kudos .

A. gabeli is a great Aphonopelma spp. They're a bit uncommon, but don't come with too high a price tag when you do find them. Keep in mind they'll likely be WC animals though as no one is breeding them in captivity that I'm aware of. Great eaters and not just great eaters for an Aphonopelma, medium size, HUGE chelicerae in proportion to the body. Little skittish, mine isn't prone to kicking hairs, will burrow under something if given the chance, and they tend to be really striking animals when freshly molted.

 

[Jaromysfuneral]

Just picked up an adult female for $50. Hoping to find a male for her, I’d love to pair these and get some slings to raise up. Mine is a bit fiesty, but people will always be scarier