Pterinochilus chordatus, P. murinus, or P. lugardi

[spdrldy1]

I've been doing T's about 10 years...I am certain Pterinochilus has been out way longer than that. So my question is.....WHY!!! For the love of Pete can I not get the spider I am looking for???? I just want one OBT 3-4". I now have a 4.5" lugardi and two 3" chordatus; all three tame as kittens. I understand the whole starburst baboon umbrella but doesn't anyone use scientific classifiaction anymore? I now have three enclosures taken with three animals I am not the least bit interested in.

 

[Moltar]

Well, technically the Pterinochilus genus has been "out" since far before humans existed on this planet but anywayz...

I've noticed this too though, bigger P. murinus aren't as easy to come by as one might expect. Perhaps its just because they're so well loved that nobody wants to part with their beloved fanged tangerines. The good news is they grow like hydroponic kudzu (that's fast) so if you get a sling it will be an adult by next wednesday. Or well, next year anyway.

I bet you could find one if you really put your nose to the ground. Have you looked through the for sale section here at AB?

 

[Bill S]

I've been doing T's about 10 years...I am certain Pterinochilus has been out way longer than that. So my question is.....WHY!!! For the love of Pete can I not get the spider I am looking for???? I just want one OBT 3-4". I now have a 4.5" lugardi and two 3" chordatus; all three tame as kittens. I understand the whole starburst baboon umbrella but doesn't anyone use scientific classifiaction anymore? I now have three enclosures taken with three animals I am not the least bit interested in.

Maybe I'm just not grasping what you are looking for. Pterinochilus has been a described genus for quite some time now, and many people do use scientific classification. Most dealers list the different species of Pterinochilus using scientific names.

Why are you having difficulties getting what you want? Are you looking for some variety of Pterinochilus that isn't generally offered? How did you end up with animals you are not interested in? You seem bent out of shape that others do not use scientific classification, but you say you want an "OBT". "OBT" is not a scientific classification, so perhaps you are not clear on what you are looking for? Generally, OBT is slang for Pterinochilus murinus. Is that what you were looking for when you got the lugardi and chordatus?

 

[spdrldy1]

Good idea

I haven't looked yet. I'm not real sure where to look to be honest. I'm not really sure what to do with the 3 Pterinochilus I have. Do you think someone would trade???

 

[Bill S]

Check the classifieds on this and related forums. Contact the dealers and see if they are interested in trading. But unless you are experienced with shipping tarantulas, you might be better off trying to sell them locally. If you post the city where you live, there might be people on this board who would be interested in acquiring your tarantulas.

 

[spdrldy1]

Maybe I'm just not grasping what you are looking for. Pterinochilus has been a described genus for quite some time now, and many people do use scientific classification. Most dealers list the different species of Pterinochilus using scientific names.

Why are you having difficulties getting what you want? Are you looking for some variety of Pterinochilus that isn't generally offered? How did you end up with animals you are not interested in? You seem bent out of shape that others do not use scientific classification, but you say you want an "OBT". "OBT" is not a scientific classification, so perhaps you are not clear on what you are looking for? Generally, OBT is slang for Pterinochilus murinus. Is that what you were looking for when you got the lugardi and chordatus?

I have been ordering from online dealers and from my local pet stores. I understand that"OBT" is slang for..P. murinus. I have had the unfortunate circumstance of the people I am ordering from not knowing what P. Murinus is, appearantly. I do not order an orange baboon as it could mean anything. What I do end up getting is labeled a starburst baboon, which is rarely ever P. murinus. The reference to OBT is because I am in the presence of people who actually know the classification of OBT.

 

[Moltar]

There are actually different color forms of P. murinus. I'm not certain exactly how it breaks out but I believe there are 3. P. murinus "orange form" is what you should be saying if you're looking for absolute accuracy when speaking with a dealer. The orange form is, however the most common by far within the pet trade. If the description just says P. murinus without any color form mentioned you can reasonably assume it's the orange form they're talking about.

Also, have you been ordering slings or larger T's? P. murinus slings are basically black and gradually develop the orange coloration as they mature.


For sale section here: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/forumdisplay.php?f=24

 

[spdrldy1]

There are actually different color forms of P. murinus. I'm not certain exactly how it breaks out but I believe there are 3. P. murinus "orange form" is what you should be saying if you're looking for absolute accuracy when speaking with a dealer. The orange form is, however the most common by far within the pet trade. If the description just says P. murinus without any color form mentioned you can reasonably assume it's the orange form they're talking about.

Also, have you been ordering slings or larger T's? P. murinus slings are basically black and gradually develop the orange coloration as they mature.


For sale section here: http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/forumdisplay.php?f=24

I have been getting 3-4" spiders which are looking to be the kilamijaro mustard (P. chordatus). I think the problem has been that the people I am ordering from are more reptile wise than tarantula(as if you could love anything more than a tarantula). I think the last I ordered was labaled an usambara(which I thought positively had to be murinus but was not). I have had P. murinus....loved her. She was the most wicked little creature; webbed incessantly and would flair if I touched her enclosure. I think I will take your advice and find a dealer online that labels the animal P. murinus and show a picture of the animal as well. If they grow as fast as you say...I won't mind a sling. Thanks so much.

 

[Moltar]

Here's a known good dealer who posts on this board from time to time. He has 22 3" P. murinus in stock for $25 per. You should have no worries ordering from here, Ken is solid.

http://www.kenthebugguy.com/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=448e89935cc2390c205892acf51cf992


Edit: Oh, and I might be willing to take one of those P. chordatus off your hands. Where do you live and how comfortable are you with packing up a spider for shipping?

 

[spdrldy1]

Here's a known good dealer who posts on this board from time to time. He has 22 3" P. murinus in stock for $25 per. You should have no worries ordering from here, Ken is solid.

http://www.kenthebugguy.com/index.php?cPath=21&osCsid=448e89935cc2390c205892acf51cf992


Edit: Oh, and I might be willing to take one of those P. chordatus off your hands. Where do you live and how comfortable are you with packing up a spider for shipping?

I live in Daleville, AL. I don't have a problem with shipping a spider.

 

[Moltar]

I live in Daleville, AL. I don't have a problem with shipping a spider.

Sending you a PM...

 

[Teal]

As far as P. murinus growing fast... I got a .5-.75" sling in January of this year, and now he/she is about 2.75" (guess based on size of last molt).. so I would think that's fairly quick grower.

P. murinus slings are as hardy as they come, and eat like pigs... so if you were worried about getting a sling for those reasons, don't be!

Good luck!