P regalis vs P irminia

[andyezz12]

Hi, I wanna add some arboreals to my collection and found some bulks of irminias and regalis. I like them both, but won’t buy both ‘cause that would be too many for a small place. What are your experiences with this species/which do you like more?

 

[cold blood]

Care for both is similar...appetite and growth rates, also similar. Now to the differences;

1. irminia is more high strung and more defensive

2. irminia is far, far more reclusive, while regalis is generally a great "display" species.

 

[xraphaelxx]

Care for both is similar...appetite and growth rates, also similar. Now to the differences;

1. irminia is more high strung and more defensive

2. irminia is far, far more reclusive, while regalis is generally a great "display" species.

Can confirm, apart from the occational toetips I've not seen my irmina for weeks.
My regalis is always hanging out on the front of her corkbark.

 

[andyezz12]

Care for both is similar...appetite and growth rates, also similar. Now to the differences;

1. irminia is more high strung and more defensive

2. irminia is far, far more reclusive, while regalis is generally a great "display" species.

I thought that the irminia is more of a “display” species, since the awesome coloration. Speaking of coloration, I find the regalis very…hmm…neat )

 

[xraphaelxx]

I thought that the irminia is more of a “display” species, since the awesome coloration. Speaking of coloration, I find the regalis very…hmm…neat )

'Display species' means it hangs out on display a lot, so you can see it, rather than the look of it.
Irminias are gorgeous, but sadly rarely seen.

I have a couple of pet cork barks my p.auratus and h.maculata are always hiding too.

 

[cold blood]

I thought that the irminia is more of a “display” species, since the awesome coloration. Speaking of coloration, I find the regalis very…hmm…neat )

A display species has absolutely nothing to do with how pretty the t is, its all about visibility. Irminia are one of the most reclusive species in the hobby. A hiding t isn't on display very often,

 

[andyezz12]

A display species has absolutely nothing to do with how pretty the t is, its all about visibility. Irminia are one of the most reclusive species in the hobby. A hiding t isn't on display very often,

Oh, ok, i was taught that “display species” are those with awesome colorations, my bad.

'Display species' means it hangs out on display a lot, so you can see it, rather than the look of it.
Irminias are gorgeous, but sadly rarely seen.

I have a couple of pet cork barks my p.auratus and h.maculata are always hiding too.

I want a maculata too, but I need more exp for that. That’s a feisty one

 

[xraphaelxx]

I want a maculata too, but I need more exp for that. That’s a feisty one

Mines only a baby and is timid at the moment. My experience will grow as she does regardless I am always careful and watchful when feeding/cleaning etc. I never understimate a T!

 

[Pyrelitha]

Care for both is similar...appetite and growth rates, also similar. Now to the differences;

1. irminia is more high strung and more defensive

2. irminia is far, far more reclusive, while regalis is generally a great "display" species.

Really?? Mine are so opposite to this. Never see my regalis, always my irminia

 

[viper69]

Rega

Hi, I wanna add some arboreals to my collection and found some bulks of irminias and regalis. I like them both, but won’t buy both ‘cause that would be too many for a small place. What are your experiences with this species/which do you like more?

regalis far more venomous, and they are larger

 

[mack1855]

Regalis for the win.And,really,a much less “angry”T.Disclosure,I’ve never owned a irminia,but I’ve seen my friends who have them.Stunning!.But...catching them out is tough.Many times I’ve been sitting at my comp. and look over to see one of my pokies out.

 

[Chris LXXIX]

P. regalis, no doubts.

 

[cold blood]

Really?? Mine are so opposite to this. Never see my regalis, always my irminia

Yeah, people love mentioning exceptions to the rule....lol.

I have raised hundreds of each species and generally speaking, irminia hide a lot....yeah, they can be out a lot, but they will disappear for extended periods. I have yet to have a single adult regalis that hid.

As slings they can be opposite, but I am not referring to slings, i am referring to adults.

 

[Tarantuland]

They are both great spiders honestly, both grow fast and are gorgeous. My regalis isn't an adult, but I have an adult Irminia that I never see.

 

[l4nsky]

Yeah, people love mentioning exceptions to the rule....lol.

Wish mine wasn't such a black sheep .

I only have one Psalmopoeus sp (pulcher) to make a comparison to in terms of disposition and defensiveness. While I can't really remember the last time I got a threat pose from any of my Pokies, I can remember the last time I got one from a Psalmo (it was Wednesday lol).

As far as which species to get, I don't think one is a better option then the other at face value. It's more of a dealer's choice as long as you have the experience for both. Personally, I really like Poecilotheria as a genus, and I have 6 of the available species.

 

[Venom1080]

P regalis without question. Irminia are fantastic but Poecilotheria are in a league of their own.

 

[Pyrelitha]

Yeah, people love mentioning exceptions to the rule....lol.

I have raised hundreds of each species and generally speaking, irminia hide a lot....yeah, they can be out a lot, but they will disappear for extended periods. I have yet to have a single adult regalis that hid.

As slings they can be opposite, but I am not referring to slings, i am referring to adults.

I just really didnt know the rule XD it shocked me. My irminia is skittish if I try to open her container to get a good shot, but if I leave it for 5minutes she pops right back out! The most I see of my Regalis was during the breeding!! She was so ready to come into view then

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Setup/care is basically the same for both. P. irminia is in my top 3 tarantulas, I don't keep P. regalis as the only Pokies I'm interested in keeping are metallica/ornata/rufilata/subfusca "HL"/subfusca "LL".

I see my irminia female out every day unless she's in pre-moult and I've seen 2 threat postures from her in 5 years. The vast majority of complaints I see about irminia (and most so-called "uber reclusive" species for that matter) are from people who house them in barren setups (literally just dirt/cork tube/water dish) and then wonder why they hide all the time. If the only place in the entire enclosure it feels even remotely safe in is in its hide then of course it's never going to come out.

 

[viper69]

from people who house them in barren setups (literally just dirt/cork tube/water dish) and then wonder why they hide all the time

agreed-the ones I’ve raised were more out than not. Pulcher out all the time.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

agreed-the ones I’ve raised were more out than not. Pulcher out all the time.

Yeah, raised a few pulcher and that's more or less been my experience with them.