I have been in the hobby for 18 months atleast. I have an m balf and used to have a male p. Cambridgie. Thanks
Oh, i think regalis will suit me more. But during rehousing time, are they the same or do you find the other more difficult to transfer? Thank you sir
I appreciate the reply thanks. I have a female m balf who i raised from 1.5 inches and now approaching 3.5 or 4 inches. I think i will go with the regalis
I love blue ts but what you have state above is exactly why i doubt getting p mets. A lot of people have mentioned that regalis are easier to rehouse. ThanksWhat T's have you kept prior to this/how long? Not sure where you got the impression regalis were "slower" than metallica, but that's not true at all. If anything they just have a less skittish/flighty disposition, though individuals are subject to variation in behavior.
Between the two of them, as someone who keeps both species, I personally favor regalis. My 6.5" female is regularly out and about, not overly skittish or bolty (by Poecilotheria standards), has a fantastic appetite, and is just very beautiful overall. She grew very quickly from the 2.5" juvie I received her as and still has room to grow. Much cheaper than metallica as well.
In comparison, my two P. metallica have been growing a bit slower than my P. regalis did, are far more skittish/defensive (one of the two juvies readily throws up threat postures and isn't even pushing 3" yet), and have not been the best eaters for me - probably the worst out of all 6 of my Poecis. And sure, they're blue, but there are prettier (and cheaper) blue spiders out there IMO, and I prefer the high contrast inky black/bone grey coloration of regalis personally. I still enjoy my metallicas as I still do think they're pretty (as all Poecis are, lets be honest) and find the one's attitude entertaining/charming, but they're far from my favorite and the species is rather overhyped, if you ask me.
They don't model for me like Velka does, either.
well if you're used to T care you could do either.
Most OW arboreals are on that same level....they all have the same potentials really.
I have kept regalis more and love them to no end, I am new to metallica and only have spiderlings. and to be fair, only 3. Hardly a solid place to judge from. But so far I find the claim that p. metallica are quite photosensitive to be quite on point. for rehousing, this seems to be a plus to be honest. very easy to maneuver them compared to some other fast spiders that are capable climbers! use lights and hides in tubs, just in case. added layers of security, this photosensitive thing!
Once the threshold of human limits are surpassed, it really is no longer a matter of which lightning bolt is more lightning bolty
Yeah and some new worlds are just as fast psalmous etc .. and some terrestrials can bolt . They do appear more sluggish, but I remember rob c holding that Goliath burgundy bird eater ages ago and that thing could run.I have kept regalis more and love them to no end, I am new to metallica and only have spiderlings. and to be fair, only 3. Hardly a solid place to judge from. But so far I find the claim that p. metallica are quite photosensitive to be quite on point. for rehousing, this seems to be a plus to be honest. very easy to maneuver them compared to some other fast spiders that are capable climbers! use lights and hides in tubs, just in case. added layers of security, this photosensitive thing!
I love all pokies. Frankly, I love the intense contrast of the black/grey/white. that color pattern is undeniable in my opinion!! But the metallicas are equally as impressive. To be honest, I couldnt choose. probably just depends on which day the wind is blowing that day. Sometimes I like cloudy, greyscale. Other days I like a glowing blue sky. they are both, frankly, top tier!
Once the threshold of human limits are surpassed, it really is no longer a matter of which lightning bolt is more lightning bolty