The Grym Reaper
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It's a joke, I have a T. cyaneolum, they are like heinously difficult to acquire though
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Overrated and underrated tarantulas
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Razzledazzy
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Such a cute T. (Cutie, haha.) Do they really look blue in person?It's a joke, I have a T. cyaneolum, they are like heinously difficult to acquire though
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athlete96
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Overrated - N. chromatus. I am sorry but.. mine is the biggest whimp I own. Oh my lord. Cricket? No it must hide first. Then maybe eat. It's also really slow growing. Bleh.
Underrated - Ok this might just be me, but I don't really see a lot of y. diversipes on here. Mine is a pain in the bum to feed but lordy it's gorgeous.
Underrated - Ok this might just be me, but I don't really see a lot of y. diversipes on here. Mine is a pain in the bum to feed but lordy it's gorgeous.
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Adults are very blue...its darker than a GBB, but still very blue...and they have a huge gold mirror patch as well....I wish my pics of them were better....
The Grym Reaper
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My girl is still a juvie but she's pretty blue in person, not as blue as my P. sazimai juvie but still purdy.
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Mine was an absolute wimp until about 1", after that it was probably the most entertaining little ninja assassin I had
Razzledazzy
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They don't web like GBB do they? I'm a little web-averse (I prefer burrowers) so GBB have been completely off the the table for me.Adults are very blue...its darker than a GBB, but still very blue...and they have a huge gold mirror patch as well....I wish my pics of them were better....
The Grym Reaper
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No, they don't really web much at all tbh
Ztesch
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Overrated: Grammastola pulchra - Nice looking all black T. Way overpriced due to the popularity and scarcity of slings. I still think it is a must have, but not at the current prices.
Underrated: Nhandu chromatus- I think this species is way underrated. Out of all my current T's my 3 Nhandus are my favorite Tarantulas to feed. They hit their prey like a truck and will eat all the way up to their molts. They are a fast growing, feisty T. Not to mention the colorations are ridiculous and they are really cheap.
Underrated: Nhandu chromatus- I think this species is way underrated. Out of all my current T's my 3 Nhandus are my favorite Tarantulas to feed. They hit their prey like a truck and will eat all the way up to their molts. They are a fast growing, feisty T. Not to mention the colorations are ridiculous and they are really cheap.
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fimbriatus are great. And I got mine for $13 each. One is an immature male, should mature maybe mid or late summer, if you are still looking by then.
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dmac
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I think all tarantulas are underrated! Haha
But the pet holes are overrated.
But the pet holes are overrated.
Vanessa
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Overrated - Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens. I have two adult females and I just don't understand the hype. Sure, in the beginning, their webs were pretty impressive, but now they are just dirty looking and raggedy. Nowhere near as impressive as my Neoholothele incei's web palace. Neither of mine have had much of a food response and refuse meals as much as they accept them. I have never had them take more than one cricket at a time - even after moulting. They fast longer than my Grammostola porteri before moulting. They are out a lot where you can see them, though.
Underrated - Grammostola pulchripes, Eupalaestrus campestratus, Davus pentaloris, Aphonopelma chalcodes, and definitely Brachypelma klaasi. My B.klaasi has a much healthier appetite than many and is always right out in the open. She might not be as flashy as other species in the genus, but I find her to be the most attractive of the lot.
Underrated - Grammostola pulchripes, Eupalaestrus campestratus, Davus pentaloris, Aphonopelma chalcodes, and definitely Brachypelma klaasi. My B.klaasi has a much healthier appetite than many and is always right out in the open. She might not be as flashy as other species in the genus, but I find her to be the most attractive of the lot.
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I think (like many have voiced) the B. vagans are underrated by far. My first T was a BV and it is such a beautiful black now.
such a shame because she is gorgeous.
I agree. I got a female 2.25" T. plumipes a few months ago and just love her. Though I have only seen her a handful of times. She is quite shy and stays in her burrow at the base of her corkbark 99% of the time.
such a shame because she is gorgeous.
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Sinned
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Had no idea how these look... /google, now I want one. Beautifull T.
Have to agree if B. vagans is underrated. I love mine and they love food also. Feisty also for a Brachy, got my very first threat posture out of her. She really didn't want to be rehoused. Velvet black and some red, lovely
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Cabocla have came a long way for sure....beautiful species. Still, prefer the old name Maraca, but we could have a field day with old name preferences.
http://arachnoboards.com/threads/maraca-cabocla.205219/
Arachnophoric
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Glad to see so many people agreeing that B. cabocla deserve more love!!
Nightstalker47
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Lampropelma sp. borneo black and Xenesthis sp. colombia blue are both vastly underrated IMO, super cool spiders that don't get much attention.
P.cancerides is another one that deserves more praise. Females get huge and they all have such awesome personalities, plus they go through very interesting color changes as they grow.
A.chalcodes are interesting smaller terrestrials, mine is always busy moving stuff around...and she hits prey like a crackhead hits the pipe.
Chilobrachys sp. dyscolus blue are super underrated and probably the most affordable blue spider out there. They go for about ten times less then the overrated ''electric blue" for a very similar spider. I personally find them more attractive, my female has been a joy to keep and she literally never hides. Its just an ocean of webbing in her enclosure lol.
P.cancerides is another one that deserves more praise. Females get huge and they all have such awesome personalities, plus they go through very interesting color changes as they grow.
A.chalcodes are interesting smaller terrestrials, mine is always busy moving stuff around...and she hits prey like a crackhead hits the pipe.
Chilobrachys sp. dyscolus blue are super underrated and probably the most affordable blue spider out there. They go for about ten times less then the overrated ''electric blue" for a very similar spider. I personally find them more attractive, my female has been a joy to keep and she literally never hides. Its just an ocean of webbing in her enclosure lol.
WoofSpider
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Well apparently all of my favorite tarantulas are underrated. I'll be sure to show this thread to m N. incei, B. cabocla, G pulchripes, and A. chalcodes.
On topic, the #1 sleeper hit T in my opinion is the Phrixotrichus scrofa. Mine is still just a tiny sling but it is already gorgeous and growing fast.
They web, but not too much. They are active, but not overly skittish or defensive. And they are relatively inexpensive. I got mine for 25 USD.
As far as overrated Ts go, I'm going to have to give another vote to the G. pulchra. I just don't get the hype.
On topic, the #1 sleeper hit T in my opinion is the Phrixotrichus scrofa. Mine is still just a tiny sling but it is already gorgeous and growing fast.
They web, but not too much. They are active, but not overly skittish or defensive. And they are relatively inexpensive. I got mine for 25 USD.
As far as overrated Ts go, I'm going to have to give another vote to the G. pulchra. I just don't get the hype.
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I can't think of any overrated, but maybe overpriced...
Underrated: B. vagans for sure! B. albopilosum, and Aphonopelmas. And B. vagans. Did I mention B. vagans?
Underrated: B. vagans for sure! B. albopilosum, and Aphonopelmas. And B. vagans. Did I mention B. vagans?
Deb60
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On my list I’ve got the Bumba Cabocla. Hopefully I will be able to get one at the British Tarantula Show in a few weeks time .I haven’t kept many different species yet but I totally agree about Bumba cabocla. Such a cool T and I don’t understand why they aren’t more widely loved.
Another one I adore but don’t see hyped much is G. actaeon, probably because G. iheringi exists. But they have an amazing feeding response, are super active (mine anyway), and are just stunning to look at.
Tappies are my favorite genus...that I’m still not quite ready to keep