P. gigas or P. pulcher?

[Genix]

What is the easier one to take care of between these two? Talkin' about humidity requirements, husbandry, general attitude? Also which grows fast with standard temp and feeding?

 

[Edan bandoot]

Both very similar, P.gigas probably slightly faster.

Get the one you want, or both.

 

[cold blood]

Talkin' about humidity requirements

No such thing...ts do not have humidity requirements.

husbandry

Pretty much the same for both

general attitude?

both are very fast, pulcher will have a greater potential for defensiveness

Also which grows fast with standard temp and feeding?

Both grow fast and like most fast growers, both have excellent appetites.

 

[Genix]

Both very similar, P.gigas probably slightly faster.

Get the one you want, or both.

Thanks man.

No such thing...ts do not have humidity requirements.

Pretty much the same for both
both are very fast, pulcher will have a greater potential for defensiveness


Both grow fast and like most fast growers, both have excellent appetites.

Nice thank you sir!

 

[8 legged]

What is the easier one to take care of between these two? Talkin' about humidity requirements, husbandry, general attitude? Also which grows fast with standard temp and feeding?

You don't need any skills to care for spiders. One must simply not lose interest and control it daily. If you do, it doesn't really matter what species you own. If you lose interest and neglect the animal, it dies in the worst case. At least that's how pragmatic I am. You should also have a certain respect when keeping Brachypelma or even "simpler" animals. Think first, then act and depending on what you are doing - be prepared! If you are looking for something cool to show off, a nice poster is a good alternative!
But when it comes to buying the "better" spider, take the pulcher!

 

[l4nsky]

You don't need any skills to care for spiders. One must simply not lose interest and control it daily. If you do, it doesn't really matter what species you own. If you lose interest and neglect the animal, it dies in the worst case. At least that's how pragmatic I am. You should also have a certain respect when keeping Brachypelma or even "simpler" animals. Think first, then act and depending on what you are doing - be prepared! If you are looking for something cool to show off, a nice poster is a good alternative!
But when it comes to buying the "better" spider, take the pulcher!

I agree with the pulcher. Sure they can be more defensive, but that's a blessing in disguise. It's much easier to cup a tarantula that stands its ground.

 

[Genix]

You don't need any skills to care for spiders. One must simply not lose interest and control it daily. If you do, it doesn't really matter what species you own. If you lose interest and neglect the animal, it dies in the worst case. At least that's how pragmatic I am. You should also have a certain respect when keeping Brachypelma or even "simpler" animals. Think first, then act and depending on what you are doing - be prepared! If you are looking for something cool to show off, a nice poster is a good alternative!
But when it comes to buying the "better" spider, take the pulcher!

Sure it's settled then. I'll go with the blonde T.

I agree with the pulcher. Sure they can be more defensive, but that's a blessing in disguise. It's much easier to cup a tarantula that stands its ground.

I like both but I can only buy one. I think I'm gonna go with the pulcher. Thanks man.

 

[viper69]

I’ve owned pulcher- easier than irminia

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Setup/care is basically the same, P. gigas prefer it slightly more moist.
P. gigas is prettier IMO.
P. gigas is faster/more skittish.
P. pulcher is more erratic/defensive.
Both grow fast.