Rare species

[ChacoGoo]

This is kind of an add on to my last question, but what are some species that I should look out for at an expo? Also a price range for the species would be helpful too. I really just want to go to the expo and get enclosures and such, but if there is some species that is uncommon then I might pick a few up.

 

[fq314]

Maybe a P. Metallica? You can’t just predict what species will be there. Besides, not sure why you would want a species just because it is rare, you should get a species that you like or that you can manage properly.

 

[NMTs]

This is kind of an add on to my last question, but what are some species that I should look out for at an expo? Also a price range for the species would be helpful too. I really just want to go to the expo and get enclosures and such, but if there is some species that is uncommon then I might pick a few up.

There are a lot of uncommon species out there, but I would just recommend that you don't buy an animal on a whim or just because it's rare. Getting something that you ultimately aren't comfortable or happy keeping just because it's rare isn't a good idea. Go to the expo with an idea of what you want, and if you happen to find a more uncommon species that fits those criteria, then you can decide if it is worth the asking price to you... If you already have a general idea of what you're looking for, then let us know here and we can give you some suggestions of less common species that might fit the bill which you can be on the lookout for.

 

[SpookySpooder]

Make a list of the species you like with average prices, take that to the show, and then shop around.

Nobody can tell you what the rarest T's are gonna be at the show. Chances are you won't pay the price tag for it anyway.

Buy something you like, not something you think somebody else wants.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

This is kind of an add on to my last question, but what are some species that I should look out for at an expo? Also a price range for the species would be helpful too. I really just want to go to the expo and get enclosures and such, but if there is some species that is uncommon then I might pick a few up.

the popular beginner spiders and Lasiodoras are my favorites.. so much for being just for new hobbyists I prefer hardy species. T selandona is rare but harder to care for . Pokies I like too but get psalmous first .

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[Liquifin]

If you're buying a rare species in hopes to breed them, then I would steer away from them or take it with the intentions of knowing that another male/female probably doesn't exist in the hobby. There are a lot of dead end breeding projects in the hobby, which is why some people sell them away only for someone else to buy them to have no other specimen to pair with. This is very common with rare species in the hobby, which is why vendors and breeders usually sell away females of rare species. Because they know they can't get a male to pair or breed with their female. It's usually the females of rare species being sold and it makes the males of rare species is even more rare.

 

[viper69]

but what are some species that I should look out for at an expo?

The ones you like A crazy idea I know.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

The ones you like A crazy idea I know.

He wants rare species I don’t even know how care for or even heard of lol.. I suggested beginner Ts .

 

[viper69]

He wants rare

why ?

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

This is kind of an add on to my last question, but what are some species that I should look out for at an expo? Also a price range for the species would be helpful too. I really just want to go to the expo and get enclosures and such, but if there is some species that is uncommon then I might pick a few up.

Why rare ? Do you have the money for hyper expensive Ts ???

why ?

I don’t got a clue why ??

 

[TechnoGeek]

Take my advice and don't buy something just cause it's rare, buy it cause you want it. T seladonia is a pretty rare species and yet I don't own one and ain't interested in them anyway. If you're going to ask expo, ask yourself what species do you like the most and look for those regardless of how rare they are.

 

[ChacoGoo]

Sorry guys I kinda misworded the question, and I understand that I should not get a t just for its rarity. What I sort of meant is species that may have gone under my radar that I could research and see if I wanted it then keep an eye out for, and obviously I already have a list for some ts that Im thinking about. Sorry about the confusion.

My biggest one on my list is the e murinus. I think a price range around 50 us dollars would be appropriate for a decent size sling. What are your thoughts?

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Sorry guys I kinda misworded the question, and I understand that I should not get a t just for its rarity. What I sort of meant is species that may have gone under my radar that I could research and see if I wanted it then keep an eye out for, and obviously I already have a list for some ts that Im thinking about. Sorry about the confusion.

My biggest one on my list is the e murinus. I think a price range around 50 us dollars would be appropriate for a decent size sling. What are your thoughts?

Go for it I can’t afford any Rare species right now so I won’t tell you what to buy . Just get whatever you want I guess and don’t pick anything to hard for care for or something you can find any information here On. Or ask how to care for said species and get it afterwards.. I keep beginniner species mostly not because of price or hardiness just because lasiodora and stuff really like . And curly hairs etc a seemani . And I could’ve
gotten-rare species at one time I just don’t because I’d rather breeders buy them then me they keep the hobby going .

 

[SpookySpooder]

Sorry guys I kinda misworded the question, and I understand that I should not get a t just for its rarity. What I sort of meant is species that may have gone under my radar that I could research and see if I wanted it then keep an eye out for, and obviously I already have a list for some ts that Im thinking about. Sorry about the confusion.

My biggest one on my list is the e murinus. I think a price range around 50 us dollars would be appropriate for a decent size sling. What are your thoughts?

E. murinus is neither rare nor expensive. You will most likely find one at the show. I have seen them go for anywhere between 50-80 for a sling depending on size, and there are plenty of breeders who have them.

Again, nobody can tell you what is going to be at the show. Your best bet is to make a list of the species you like or are interested in with average prices, and then go from booth to booth window shopping.

What is uncommonly found will differ from region to region, and will differ based on who is setting up booths as well.

 

[TLSizzle]

Get an E murinus, a A genic and a N chromatus. Then you'd have a trio of beautiful white legged Ts.

 

[ChacoGoo]

E. murinus is neither rare nor expensive. You will most likely find one at the show. I have seen them go for anywhere between 50-80 for a sling depending on size, and there are plenty of breeders who have them.

Again, nobody can tell you what is going to be at the show. Your best bet is to make a list of the species you like or are interested in with average prices, and then go from booth to booth window shopping.

What is uncommonly found will differ from region to region, and will differ based on who is setting up booths as well.

Thanks for the info, yeah not really rare, but I enjoy the looks of the contrasting legs.

Get an E murinus, a A genic and a N chromatus. Then you'd have a trio of beautiful white legged Ts.

Yep thats why I also have n chromatus on the list!

 

[Spoodfood]

Sorry guys I kinda misworded the question, and I understand that I should not get a t just for its rarity. What I sort of meant is species that may have gone under my radar that I could research and see if I wanted it then keep an eye out for, and obviously I already have a list for some ts that Im thinking about. Sorry about the confusion.

My biggest one on my list is the e murinus. I think a price range around 50 us dollars would be appropriate for a decent size sling. What are your thoughts?

I think you’re meaning some more “underrated” species, not necessarily rare. If that’s the case, I’d say get some dwarf species. I harp on about them on here all the time but in a hobby all about big spiders, sometimes the little ones are the coolest Dolichothele diamantinensis or Neoholothele incei, can’t go wrong with them. There are a lot of great dwarfs but those are my favorites!

Also, if you’re looking for something really beginner friendly that most people overlook, I’ve really been liking my Thrixopelma pruriens.

Edit: None of these should be super expensive either. The D. diamantinensis will probably be the most pricy out of the three mentioned, probably from $60-$80 give or take.

 

[ChacoGoo]

I think you’re meaning some more “underrated” species, not necessarily rare. If that’s the case, I’d say get some dwarf species. I harp on about them on here all the time but in a hobby all about big spiders, sometimes the little ones are the coolest Dolichothele diamantinensis or Neoholothele incei, can’t go wrong with them. There are a lot of great dwarfs but those are my favorites!

Also, if you’re looking for something really beginner friendly that most people overlook, I’ve really been liking my Thrixopelma pruriens.

Edit: None of these should be super expensive either. The D. diamantinensis will probably be the most pricy out of the three mentioned, probably from $60-$80 give or take.

yeah underrated might be better, and I do have a t pruriens, got it as a freebie. Thanks for the suggestion!