pinkfoot goliath tarantula Theraphosa apophysis ????

[SpiderLady79]

My friend found a pic of one on here http://www.swiftinverts.com/species/swiftsmiscpage5.htm
its the 3rd on down right in the middle has a pic of it there the question is does anyone have one? She was told there the hardest to find and she wants one LOL any info would be great.

Thanks in advance

 

[blackcadillac70]

yes they are hard to find.todd gearheart has had them in the past.

 

[Moltar]

Well there are certainly species that are harder to find although this one isn't exactly what you'd call common. They get very large, are fairly bitey, very hair flicky and are absolutely beautiful t's. They're also not really a species for beginners unfortunately as the whole Theraphosa genus is pretty finicky about humidity. Also like I said, they're not particularly cuddly.

If your friend doesn't already have a few t's she might want to look at an L parahybana or something with similar qualities but easier to keep and cheaper too.

 

[SpiderLady79]

Yah she has a pink toe and a rosie and I am selling her one of my LP's when I get them next week I just told her I would look into it for her.

 

[Boanerges]

Reptist (Brandon) has one on his site now for $149 (a 4+" Female). Brandon is a cool dude

 

[Moltar]

Well have her read up on it a little bit. They're not faberge eggs or anything but there is a higher level of attention required than for the other species you mentioned. If you search for care and housing for T blondi you'll see what I mean.

If your just generally interested in jungle giants the Pamphobeteus genus has some really nice members also. Similar care, similar size, growth rate, price range, etc.

 

[Arachnosold1er]

My friend has one. It was sold to him as a blondi but we learned about a month ago that it is an Aphysis. They are not the easiest to care for, but not a full time job or anything. What some people consider "hard to care for" really isnt that bad. He has had his for over a year now, (bought as a 1" sling) and is doing fine. It all depends on the person who is caring for it. If they have a decent amount of experience, then they shouldnt have too much of a problem. Just dont over care for them, its easy to do!!

 

[matthias]

There three things you need to keep them (blondi as well)
Humidity.
lots of food
and Humidity.

They are stunning. But I would never miss the sling stage.

 

[Franklin]

I am getting my ~6" wednesday, CANT WAIT! and i got mine for fairly cheap, considering the size/sex/availability, and the 2-3" stage is SOOOO CUTE on ANY Theresposa

 

[Philth]

It was sold to him as a blondi but we learned about a month ago that it is an Aphysis.

How did you learn this? Whats the differance? How big is it now? What is the sex?

Later, Tom

 

[JayzunBoget]

Preuss Pets, in Lansing, MI, is the only pet store that I have ever seen a T. apophysis in stock. They have a 41/2 incher right now.

 

[Arachnosold1er]

How did you learn this? Whats the differance? How big is it now? What is the sex?

Later, Tom

The light colored feet and the leg striping are a dead giveaway.

 

[jellybean]

http://www.thespidershop.co.uk/insect/product_info.php?products_id=447

heres one for sale

 

[bluefrogtat2]

i have a few of these.
definitely not for beginners
andy

 

[Pokerplayer]

http://www.thespidershop.co.uk/insect/product_info.php?products_id=447

heres one for sale

But the picture looks like a Blondi if u ask me.
But then again... with some specimen its just so hard 2 tell, and with others it pretty easy.

Anyway...this species is pretty commen 4 sale as CB in Denmark.
Maybe because we live close 2 Germany and the are really good breeders down there.

 

[matthias]

The light colored feet and the leg striping are a dead giveaway.

That would be dead wrong.
Both have leg striping and young blondi actualy have a whiter foot.
Usually the only way to tell is carapace shape and size in adults.
MM apophysis have tibial spurs, blondi do not.
I am noticing some differences in spermetheca as well but that's not documented.

 

[Moltar]

That would be dead wrong.
Both have leg striping and young blondi actualy have a whiter foot.
Usually the only way to tell is carapace shape and size in adults.
MM apophysis have tibial spurs, blondi do not.
I am noticing some differences in spermetheca as well but that's not documented.

Fer realz? I knew about the feet but never realized blondi's were stripey like that when young. I like learning new things...

 

[Philth]

The light colored feet and the leg striping are a dead giveaway.

Not really see this

Later, Tom

 

[matthias]

But the picture looks like a Blondi if u ask me.
But then again... with some specimen its just so hard 2 tell, and with others it pretty easy.

Anyway...this species is pretty commen 4 sale as CB in Denmark.
Maybe because we live close 2 Germany and the are really good breeders down there.

I would hazard to say that picture look like a apophysis. WC and in desperate need of a molt but still. It's all about the shape of the carapace. T. blondi TEND to be flat and round. T. apophysis TEND to have a more "3D" oval shape.
The true test is T. apophysis have more striating "hairs" than T. blondi.
To confuse things more there is supposed to be a 3rd species that is almost a cross between the two.

 

[Lopez]

But the picture looks like a Blondi if u ask me.
But then again... with some specimen its just so hard 2 tell, and with others it pretty easy.

I would definitely trust any stock sold by Lee (The Spider Shop) - he is one of the few traders I know of who gets all his stock checked and ID'd by people in the know.