Recommended Display Tarantula?

[problemchildx]

I think the only spiders that are truly display pets in my collection are the P. Metallica and G. Aureostriata. The metallica is ALWAYS visible, even when trying to hide. The Aureo is usually perched up on the plastic or lounging about on the substrate, with enormous personality too. Except when disturbed, she will try and run down to her burrow.. But that will change over the years.

But if I were going to buy a T for a great display right now, it would be A. geniculata, or C. cyaneopubescens like others have already said.

 

[ShawnH]

I'd say a C. cyaneopubescens. They are colorful , decent sized and extremely bold. They catch roaches i toss in the cages before they hit the ground sometimes. I only see them hiding when they are in some stage of a molt. It's also awesome how they web everything up. Only draw back is it's not what I would consider "holdable" .

 

[jeff1962]

If it were found to be embezzling tax payer money to fund trips to Hawaii and all night romps at the Titty Twister, I'd vote it in for a second term I don't care.

LOL ! Thats great ! :clap:

 

[Truff135]

LOL ! Thats great ! :clap:

LOL, he certainly has a way with words, yes?

 

[PhormictopusMan]

That's amazing that she burrows that deep! Is yours a mature specimen? That's a lot of digging for a 9" spider!

I think she is close to mature. I have had her since '99 and she is quite large though not 9". I'd say more like 6+" but I might just be sizing small. She was my first T. Whatever enclosure I would put her in she would dig straight to the bottom. I kept thinking I'd outdo her but have not yet. While transporting her to a presentation two years ago her burrow collapsed. She sat in the depression for a few months then went ahead and built it anew. I want to change the substrate--It's quite old now, and when I do I want to try a deeper enclosure.

--Chris



I love the C. cyanopubescans as a display but also my new P. cubensis. Right now it has some cool gold highlights and it doesn't seem to be afraid of anything...

 

[butch4skin]

Is it just me, or do those enclosures have the exact same splatter pattern of spider feces on the wall. Is it the same tank with different amounts of sub, or just an insane coincidence?

 

[Pociemon]

I have a nice and allways visible P. Regalis, but for some reason everybody just looks in awe at my big T. Apophysis female. Most just fear her for some crazy reason. Only one has had interest in my regalis and Rosie. I guess size does matter somewhat.

 

[PhormictopusMan]

Is it just me, or do those enclosures have the exact same splatter pattern of spider feces on the wall. Is it the same tank with different amounts of sub, or just an insane coincidence?

Same tank from different angles. One showing the T on the wall. The other showing the side angle.

--Chris

 

[JackWhiteIII]

Thanks for all the replies guys

Thinking about the chromatopelma cyaneopubescens or the Acanthoscurria geniculata........or maybe both!

III

 

[PhormictopusMan]

Thanks for all the replies guys

Thinking about the chromatopelma cyaneopubescens or the Acanthoscurria geniculata........or maybe both!

III

Both is always nice. You will need to start making some room because it won't stop there.

--Chris

 

[Jackie]

Go for a pokie!! Either a regalis, metallica, or miranda! They're all beautiful (especially the metallica) and if you keep them in a tank that's vertical you can make it really nice with plants and such. Put a piece of cork bark (rounded) against the side and most of the time I bet that's where the little bugger will be.

 

[silieputty]

C. cyaneopubescens! Mine is visible almost all the time, and active. Still small at 1.5" though. Gorgeous and a good eater. Only has hidden prior to and just after moulting.

Lasiodora difficilis is my other "always visible" T. A bit more colourful than L. parahybana in that it has tan/brown hairs on some parts. Great eater too. Mine doesn't web or really burrow.

 

[LittleGiRLy]

I'd say C. cyaneopubescens or any Pamphobeteus sp... both are absolutely gorgeous :drool:

 

[Talkenlate04]

Got to love the Regalis. Still one of my all time favs.

 

[Tunedbeat]

Got to love the Regalis. Still one of my all time favs.

That's what I'm talking about. The larger they are the more beautifuler they get.

Actual length,

 

[_bob_]

That's what I'm talking about. The larger they are the more beautifuler they get.

Actual length,

7" and 3/4"?

 

[butch4skin]

I think that regalis generally has the most stark black/white contrast of any pokie. But like someone else said, you could take out a mortgage on your home and buy a P. metallica, or P. miranda.

 

[Brian S]

Overall, Pamphobeteus is the single best genus for "display" tarantulas. P. nigricolor, Pamphobeteus sp. "playtomma" and Pamphobeteus sp. "South Ecuador/Machalla" are periodically available. See my photo gallery on this genus at www.tarantulaspiders.com

Todd

Todd, I couldnt agree with you more!:worship:

 

[Talkenlate04]

7" and 3/4"?

Lol yep 7 and 3/4" One of my females is also very close to 8". They get big!

The larger they are the more beautifuler they get.

Agreed!!!